Homemade Doughnuts

I am not a really big doughnut eater...

but a friend of mine made these

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I'd have to say they are addicted...I asked for the recipe so I could share with y'all

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here it is:

"It was my very first time making homemade doughnuts! I was nervous about how they might turn out but there was no need to worry. The recipe is so simple that it is really hard to mess it up! I wanted to make my doughnuts in different shapes – little balls, mini doughnuts, big doughnuts, etc. You may make them in whatever shapes you want. I rolled my doughnuts in sugar and cinnamon mixture, but the original recipe provides a recipe for chocolate glaze."

Cake Doughnuts
Adapted from Betty Crocker

Ingredients:

Vegetable oil
3 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons shortening
2 eggs

Directions:

In deep fryer, heat 3-4 inches oil to 375 degrees F.

In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the remaining ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in remaining flour.

On generously floured surface, roll dough lightly to coat Gently roll to 3/8-inch thickness. Cut dough with floured 2 1/2 inch doughnut cutter. (or be creative and rolls the doughs to shape them into mini balls)

Slide doughnuts into hot oil, using wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface Fry 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown on both sides (do not overcook). Remove from oil with long fork; do not prick doughnuts. Drain on paper towels; cool slightly. In a bowl, mix 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon (or more if desired) ground cinnamon. Roll the doughnuts in the mixture or spread doughnuts with chocolate glaze.

*Chocolate Glaze:

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooked
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup milk

In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar, chocolate and vanilla. Gradually stir in milk until smooth and spreadable.

Today I am thankful for great friends with great recipes!?!