"While I was on vacation last week to Austin, Texas, we visited so many delicious restaurants. One of those places was Gourdough's. One of the donuts I talked about was the "Flying Pig". It's described..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons water, warmed
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1.25 oz envelope fast-rise yeast
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3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 large egg
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3 tablespoons shortening or lard
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying
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1 1/2 tablespoons whole milk (possibly more)
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2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
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1/2 teaspoon maple extract
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 lb center cut bacon
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2/3 cup brown sugar
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2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
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1 teaspoon kosher salt