Drop doughnuts

Drop doughnuts

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/3 c
• milk - 1/2 c
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• nutmeg - 1/2 tsp
• baking powder - 2 tsp
• boiling water - 4 tsp
• shredded coconut - 1 c
• sifted flour
• sifted powdered sugar - 1 c
• melted shortening - 2 Tbsp
• grated orange rind - 2 tsp
• egg, lightly beaten - 1 item
• Combine egg and milk; blend well

How to make drop doughnuts:

Sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and nutmeg. Combine egg and milk; blend well. Gradually add to dry mixture, stirring constantly; add shortening and orange rind. Beat until smooth and well blended. Drop from teaspoons which have been dipped in hot fat to prevent dough from sticking to spoons, use 1 teaspoon to push dough from the other teaspoon into hot oil. Fry and drain. Dip in Honey Glaze.Honey Glaze with Coconut:1/2 c. honey1 c. sifted powdered sugar4 tsp. boiling water1 c. shredded coconut Heat honey in heavy saucepan; add water and powdered sugar and mix thoroughly. Dip doughnuts in warm glaze; drain and roll in coconut.

Recipe categories: Breads, Lunch/snacks, Quick breads.