Monday, May 24, 2010

Almost Krispy Kremes- Aunt Amy Torgersen







Almost Krispy Kremes
1 1/2 C. Warm Milk
2 T. yeast
1 1/2 C. cold mashed potatoes
1/2 C. sugar
1/2 C. oil
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
 1/2 tsp. Baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder.
2 eggs
 5 1/2- 6 c. flour

Dissolve yeast in milk, add potaotes, sugar, oil salt, vanilla, b.soda, b.pwd., and eggs, 
mix well, add enough flour to form a soft dough. 
Place in a greased bowl, turnign once to grease the top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
 Punch down. roll out on a floured surface 1/2 inch thick. Cut with a 3" donut cutter- (I use a glass) use a pop cap to cut out the center:)
Place on greasead baking sheets and let rise until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, make cinnamon sugar with 1 C. sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon. 
Heat oil to 350 Fry donuts until golden , flip over. Drain on paper towels,
 roll in cinnamon sugar or drizzle with a pwd. sugar glaze.
Yeild about 2 1/2 dozen