Day 17 - Deep Fried

Oh how I dislike Mondays, especially when it is my last one for awhile. Although I do have to say that the conversations today were hilarious. From...odd food supplements, to pet names, it was definitely an interesting day. I can always count on my co-workers and friends to make the day interesting and go by super fast. Side note, I am running low on shoes, so if anybody wants to buy me a pair, I am welcome to donations :D.

So today is deep frying. The most unhealthy but delicious way of cooking ever. I went through all different ideas, trying to come up with a great recipe to put up, asking for help from Mr. VIP again, I finally came up with a great recipe. One of my best memories from Christmas was my grandmothers doughnuts. She would make a bunch for dessert, and than a dozen for each person to take home. Now this is originally my great-grandmothers recipe, so it is even more special.

Now I am not a big fan of deep frying because the whole house stinks after, but there are some recipes that are just not the same with out the hot oil. So I pulled out the deep fryer, which I have never used before, I usually use a pot with oil and a thermometer. So after staring at the machine for a few minutes, and talking to Mr. VIP at the same time, he was nice enough to give me some pointers which were very helpful. So without further adieu, the recipe that all of yous are not allowed to tell anyone ;P.

Grammie Stevens Doughnut Recipe

In large mixing bowl combine and mix the following:

4 tablespoons of melted butter

2 cups of white sugar

2 eggs

once the above is blended add and mix in the following:

2 cups of milk

2 cups of flour

2 teaspoons of cream of tarter

1 teaspoon of baking soda

4 teaspoons of baking powder

1 teaspoon of salt

1 teaspoon of nutmeg

1 teaspoon of vanilla

Once the above is blended add and mix in 5 cups of flour, (Note: it may be necessary to add and mix in up 1 extra cup of flour).  Roll out dough ½ inch thick on floured board and cut with cutter.  Cook in hot oil until golden brown turning once.

Tips:

We use vegetable oil, but you can use whatever you like. In my fryer it took about 2-3 minutes per side.

Mix the first 3 ingredients well.

Add the remaining ingredients all at once.

This is after 4 cups of flour total. It just starts to hold its shape.

My grandmother uses about 6 cups of flours. I use about 7. You want it to be just be able to be managed.  You will have flour on your board that will add to it.

After a bit of kneading, split the dough in 2. It will be easier to handle.

Get some good doughnut cutters.

Start cutting, give a little twist to loosen the dough.

Take a centre of one doughnut and use it to test the oil and cooking time.

My little deep fryer.

The dough will sit at the bottom, and than float to the top before turning brown.

I do batches of 4. Cook till golden brown on each side.

Place the cooked doughnuts on paper towel to soak up the oil.

The centre cut outs can also be used to make doughnut holes.

You will have a few dozen doughnuts when you`re finished.

Tips:

This is not a recipe to rush. Take your time and enjoy it.You can leave these plain, or roll them in cinnamon and sugar as soon as they come out of the oil.



Another great pair of shoes that can be dressed up or dress down. I love the little studs down the sides. (Yes Mr. VIP I used that word on purpose :P)



So that`s it for tonight. While I go to bed smelling like deep fried doughnuts and excited that tomorrow is my Friday, I can`t help but think of what is to come for me in the next few weeks. I know what ever happens is meant to, I just hope it is something really good.

Happy Baking!

Sey