Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::18
Ingredients
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⅜ cup milk
2 tablespoons white vinegar
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 quart oil for deep frying
½ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Stir together milk and vinegar; let stand for a few minutes until thick.
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Cream together sugar and shortening in a mixing bowl until smooth.
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Beat in egg and vanilla until well-blended.
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Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; stir into sugar mixture alternating with milk mixture.
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Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/3-inch thickness.
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Cut into donuts using a donut cutter. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
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Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry donuts in hot oil in batches until golden, turning over once, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Dust with confectioners' sugar while they are still warm and serve.
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Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.