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Your Mother Should Know…Dough Boy Doughnuts from 1917

April 25, 2008 by Marye Audet Leave a Comment

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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
Author: Marye Audet

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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