""One year I entered 18 different baked goods in the county fair and all of them won a ribbon. Here is my favorite prize-winning doughnut recipe. I have been making doughnuts since I was a bride 58 years ago!" —Betty B. Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
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1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
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1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup shortening
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon salt
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4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
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Oil for deep-fat frying
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TOPPINGS:
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1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
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4 to 6 tablespoons water
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Colored sprinkles and/or assorted breakfast cereals