These doughnuts originated before most of your grandparents were born! They are the recipe that the Red Cross used to feed the soldiers of World War I.
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Dough Boy Doughnuts from 1917
Historic donut recipe from World War I that is just as good today as it was then. This is an easy beginner donut recipe.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 4 dozen or so
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 c sugar
- 1/3 c lard or shortening
- 4 eggs
- 9 c flour
- 1 1/2 cans evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cans of water
- 3 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Beat the sugar and lard together until light and fluffy
- Beat in eggs, water, and evaporated milk
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg in large bowl
- Add to lard mixture to make a stiff dough
- Roll out and cut
- Fry in deep 360F oil until golden, flipping when one side is done
- Drain on paper towels
- Drop in a paper lunch sack with sugar or sugar and cinnamon - shake the sack to cover the donuts. Or use a confectioner's glaze.
- Serve warm
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