AMISH DOUGHNUTS RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 2 cups of warm water.
• Add eggs, flour, salt, sugar and lard to yeast mixture.
• Mix well.
• Cover with a tea towel and let rise until doubled.
• Roll out to 1/2" thick, cutting with a doughnut cutter.
• Let rise again, 30-45 minutes.
• Fry until golden on one side then flip and do the other side. This takes just a few minutes per side.
• Drain on paper towels and dip in glaze.
• Glaze mixture:.
• Mix Karo syrup, vanilla, powdered sugar and 2 T. hot water together.
• If consistency is not thin enough, add the other tablespoon water.
• Roll doughnuts in glaze while still warm.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, milk, eggs and butter. Combine the sugar, baking powder and 2 cups flour; stir into potato mixture. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., Divide dough in half. Turn each half onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-3/4-in. doughnut cutter. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. , In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Color glaze if desired. Dip doughnuts in glaze and sprinkles as desired.