Recipes for a Crowd

1 Sprinkle yeast over water. DO NOT USE TEMPERATURES ABOVE 110 F. Mix well. Let stand for 5 minutes; stir. Set aside
for use in Step 3.
2 Cream sugar, salt, and shortening in mixer bowl at medium speed.
3 Add eggs, yeast solution, water, and vanilla; mix at low speed until blended.
4 Sift together flours, milk, and nutmeg; add to mixture. Using dough hook, mix at low speed 1 minute or until all flour mixture is
incorporated into liquid. Continue mixing at medium speed 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Dough temperature
should be between 78 F. to 82 F.
5 FERMENT: Cover. Set in warm place (80 F.) for 1-1/2 hours or until double in bulk.
6 PUNCH: Divide into 3 pieces (3 lb 8 oz); shape each piece into a smooth ball; let rest 10 to 20 minutes.
7 MAKE-UP: Roll each piece to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with floured 3 inch doughnut cutter.
8 PROOF: Place on floured sheet pan; let rise 30 minutes or until light.
9 FRY: Until golden brown on underside. Turn; fry on other side. Drain on absorbent paper.
10 When cool, roll in granulated sugar or sifted powdered sugar or in Cinnamon Sugar Filling, Recipe No. D 042 00, or dip in Vanilla
Glaze, Almond Glaze, or Rum Glaze, Recipe Nos. D 046 00, D 046 01, D 046 02. Place glazed doughnuts on racks to drain.