new orleans french market doughnuts

(2 RATINGS)
131 Pinches
Kaplan, LA
Updated on Nov 16, 2010

I haven't tried to make these found the recipe in a old recipe book.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups scalded milk
  • 1 package yeast
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 2 - eggs,well beaten
  • 7 cups all purpose flour

How To Make new orleans french market doughnuts

  • Step 1
    Combine in large bowl 1/2 sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Step 2
    Add 2 cups scalded milk and mix thoroughly.
  • Step 3
    Add 1 pack yeast softened in 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
  • Step 4
    Add 2 well beaten eggs.
  • Step 5
    Beat in 4 cups flour.then add from 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour to make a soft dough.
  • Step 6
    Transfer dough to a well buttered bowl.
  • Step 7
    Cover with waxed paper and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Step 8
    The dough should not be allowed to rise before frying.
  • Step 9
    Roll dough into a sheet about 1/4 inch thick, cut into 2-inch squares.
  • Step 10
    Fry in hot grease to a golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
  • Step 11
    Shake in paper bag with powdered sugar or sprinkle on top.
  • Step 12
    Dough will keep in refrigerator several days.

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