Yeast Doughnuts (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Yeast Doughnuts (Alton Brown)
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  1. Place the milk in a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat just until warm enough to melt the shortening. Place the shortening in a bowl and pour warmed milk over. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and let dissolve for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, pour the yeast mixture into the large bowl of a stand mixer and add the milk and shortening mixture, first making sure the milk and shortening mixture has cooled to lukewarm. Add the eggs, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and half of the flour. Using the paddle attachment, combine the ingredients on low speed until flour is incorporated and then turn the speed up to medium and beat until well combined. Add the remaining flour, combining on low speed at first, and then increase the speed to medium and beat well. Change to the dough hook attachment of the mixer and beat on medium speed until the dough pulls away from the bowl and becomes smooth, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a well-oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  3. On a well-floured surface, roll out dough to 3/8-inch thick. Cut out dough using a 2 1/2-inch doughnut cutter or pastry ring and using a 7/8-inch ring for the center whole. Set on floured baking sheet, cover lightly with a tea towel, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 365 degrees F. Gently place the doughnuts into the oil, 3 to 4 at a time. Cook for 1 minute per side. Transfer to a cooling rack placed in baking pan. Allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes prior to glazing, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 500.59 Kcal (2096 kJ)
Calories from fat 296.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.96g 51%
Cholesterol 18.72mg 6%
Sodium 199.66mg 8%
Potassium 481.73mg 10%
Total Carbs 36.64g 12%
Sugars 4.76g 19%
Dietary Fiber 6.26g 25%
Protein 19.57g 39%
Iron 3.3mg 19%
Calcium 84.2mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 406.05 Kcal (1700 kJ)
Calories from fat 240.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.74g 51%
Cholesterol 15.18mg 6%
Sodium 161.96mg 8%
Potassium 390.75mg 10%
Total Carbs 29.72g 12%
Sugars 3.86g 19%
Dietary Fiber 5.07g 25%
Protein 15.88g 39%
Iron 2.7mg 19%
Calcium 68.3mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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