Ingredients:1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
3 Tablespoons lard (or butter) at room temperature
4 cups sifted flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
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Glaze:
1/4 cup boiling water
1 cup powdered sugar
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Directions:
Step 1: In a medium bowl, slightly beat 2 eggs.
Step 2: Add sugar to eggs and beat until incorporated.
Step 3: Add lard (or butter) and beat until smooth.
Step 4: Add milk and mix well.
Step 5: Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
Step 6: Cover and chill dough until stiff enough to roll out.
Step 7: Roll out dough on floured surface to 1/3" thick. Let rise 5-10 minutes.
Step 8: Cut doughnuts as desired.
Step 9: In cast iron skillet heat the oil to 375F degrees.
Step 10: When oil is at the correct temperature gently place the doughnuts into the skillet. You will need to fry them for 30-50 seconds per side.
Step 11: Place on cooling rack.
Step 13: While still hot glaze if so desired or roll in sugar.
Tomorrow ... Churros!
~ Chef ~
