Dive into a Donut

 Hello Folks!!!

Who can say no to a fluffy, soft, juicy and crisp doughnut? Well, I'm sure no one can.  

Two summers back, my sister and  I thoroughly enjoyed our vacation. Experimenting, creating and inventing new dishes and more than anything, baking beautiful memories day after day. The best part was that, we were left alone at home, while our parents went for work. The 'Home Alone' kids with a big home at our disposal.. hurrah! Our daily routine was to get up at whatever time we felt, have a quick breakfast and then sing songs and dance, make fun of each other's mistakes and lie exhausted on the sofa to watch TLC. Our favourite programs are 'Say Yes to the Dress', 'Cake Boss' and 'Zumbo's Just Desserts'. We love eating food and watching these programs simultaneously, maybe because we love rule-breaking when left alone at home. 

It feels great to cook food with your little sibling, your partner in crime. We usually get creative around the kitchen for the high tea we enjoy together at 5pm.  While I arrange the counter and get the bowls and spoons ready, my sister runs around the kitchen, climbing on to chairs to reach the cupboard where baking powder and cocoa powder is kept and find all the ingredients. It would be such a funny sight to see because we are mostly in a hurry to bake before our parents come back. We always decide on who mixes the dry ingredients and wet ingredients. Oh! one of us must have our hands free to warn the other when our parents are back. Hahaha! Cinderella has to be back before the clock strikes 12. 

One of our eternal favourite...it's the scrumptious donut.. the name itself sounds appetizing. This is a quick and easy to make recipe which requires ingredients you have at home right now. Once you've made it, You can enjoy them from don till nut.

 

So, what are you waiting for! Grab your apron and just make it fellas!

RECIPE                                                                                                                                     Makes:18

INGREDIENTS

1.White vinegar – 2 tbsp

2.Milk- 3/8 cup

3.Shortening – 2 tbsp

4.White sugar – ½ cup

5.Egg-1

6.Vanilla extract- ½ tsp

7. All-purpose flour – 2 cups

8.Baking soda – ½ tsp

9.Oil- for deep frying

10. Salt – ¼ tsp

Note: If you don’t have shortening, you can use substitutes like butter, margarine or vegetable oil.

INSTRUCTIONS

1.Stir the vinegar into the milk and let it stay for a while.

2.Cream the shortening and sugar together until smooth. Then add the egg and vanilla extract to it and blend. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt and add it into the mixture alternating with the milk and vinegar.

3. Roll the dough on a floured surface to 1/3 inch thickness.

4. Cut into a donut shape using a donut cutter or if you don’t have one, use your creativity to shape your donut and let it stand for 10 - 12 minutes to rise.

5. Heat some oil and fry your donuts till they turn golden brown on both sides. Drain out the excess oil and arrange them onto a plate lined with paper towels.

6.Serve warm with some sprinkles or sugar. You can even carelessly dip them into some chocolate and the rest is pure bliss.

Donuts go well with a pot of freshly brewed coffee or steaming tea . 

"If you go nuts after trying my recipe, don't blame me, blame the donut."