The Famous Salvation Army Donut Recipe - sugar

Method

• Cream sugar and lard together in a large bowl.
• Add and beat eggs into mixture.
• Combine evaporated milk and water.
• Add water mixture to creamed mixture.
• Mix flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg in large sieve and sift into wet ingredients.
• Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.
• Roll and cut.
• Five pounds of lard are required to fry the donuts.
• This modified version of the traditional donut recipe is somewhat more appropriate for the modern home chef.
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 level teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 level teaspoon salt
• 1/4 level teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 level teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• Cooking oil or lard for deep frying
• Reserve 1/4 cup of the flour for the board.
• Combine the remaining flour with the baking powder and set aside.
• Cream the shortening, 1/2 cup of the sugar, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.
• Add milk and well-beaten egg and stir.
• Then add the flour-baking powder mixture.
• Work into a soft dough and roll onto the floured board into a 1/4-inch thick sheet.
• Cut into the desired shape and fry in the oil, heated to about 375 degrees F. Turn donuts frequently while frying.
• The fat should be hot enough to give the donuts a rich golden-russet color in 3 minutes.
• While hot, roll donuts in remaining sugar.
• This recipe will make about 15 good sized donuts.
• Yield: 15 donuts
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 3 minutes
• Ease of preparation: intermediate