jo's homemade doughnuts

How To Make jo's homemade doughnuts

• Step 1
  Large Bowl #1- Mix Eggs,Sugar,Salt,Cream of Tartar,Spices,and Vanilla and oil. Mix in a Large Bowl, (I myself add a touch more for stronger spice flavor especially the Nutmeg)
• Step 2
  Small Cup #2- Place 2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar and the Baking Soda into the Whole Milk. Stir, let stand 3 minutes, fold into Bowl #1
• Step 3
  Large Bowl #1- Then add 1-2 cups of Flour at a time,Be Gentle and turn the flour into the mixture, so as not to make a Tough Doughnut, remember these are Special and need TLC so to achieve the Yum Factor !
• Step 4
  You want your dough soft and workable, I do manage to use most of the 8 Cups of Flour and if any left over I use it to manage the dough when I prepare to make the doughnut cut outs.
• Step 5
  Let the Dough rest,cover the bowl,refridgerate over night, but ( I have used it about a hour or so after chilled and rested but Josephine Akins suggested they rest,and fry fresh in the morning and truthfully there is nothing better than a fresh Hot Homemade Doughnut, so you can cook after they rest. The recipe to me is easy and I have been known to make them late at night for the family.
• Step 6
  Last step for first timers can be tricky. Start heating up Oil (Vegetable Oil but use what you prefer- 2 Bottles approx.)and then start rolling out the Dough , be sure it's chilled and Flour your surface and doughnut cutter and hands too. Roll out the Dough about to 1/2 inch thick or little less (save the little wholes for the kids and the big kids) and deep fry them in a fryer( electric fryers are a good choice for first timers, heat settings will be easier) or I use a "deep" cast Iron Kettle which I prefer, till Golden brown they will need to be flipped so watch carefully, keep a eye on the Grand Kids Oil will be Hot. Should yield: Approx. 4 Dozen Doughnuts (depends, on size and thickness)
• Step 7
  Remove from the fryer or Pot on to a paper towel and then spin them into a mixture of Sugar,Cinnamon,or use what ever you like. We like the Cinnamon and Sugar with a touch more of the Nutmeg, Let them cool for the kiddies and Enjoy !
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