Glazed Yeast Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups scalded milk
• 0.33 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 envelope active dry yeast , .25 ounce
• 0.25 cups warm water
• 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg , Optional
• 0.33 cups butter or margarine
• 2 eggs , beaten
• oil for deep frying
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 6 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir together scalded milk, sugar, and salt in a large bowl; set aside to cool until tepid. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let stand until creamy, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir together flour and nutmeg in a bowl. Add 2 cups flour mixture to milk mixture; beat until well-blended.

3. 3

   Stir yeast mixture into milk and flour mixture, then mix in butter and eggs. Mix in remaining flour mixture, 1/2 cup at a time. When dough is firm enough, turn it onto a floured surface and knead for 3 to 4 minutes. Place into an oiled bowl, cover, and allow dough to rise until doubled, 30 to 35 minutes.

4. 4

   Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into circles using a donut or round cutter. Set aside to rise until light, 30 to 40 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat 1-inch-deep oil in a deep, heavy frying pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

6. 6

   Fry donuts in hot oil a few at a time. Cook each side until golden brown, then remove to drain on paper towels. Glaze while warm, or sprinkle with sugar.

7. 7

   Stir together confectioners' sugar and 6 tablespoons milk in a bowl until smooth. Dip warm donuts into glaze; set aside to cool.