Chocolate Dipped Doughnuts
It’s National Donut Day! As Sandy points out, National Doughnut Day was established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to help raise funds during the Depression and to honor the Salvation Army workers who prepared doughnuts for thousands of soldiers during World War I. It’s always the first Friday of June each year.
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Following is a recipe that I’ve used several times. Keep in mind, this is in no way any kind of gourmet doughnut. Don’t look at the can of biscuits and go “pshaw!” because that just means you haven’t tried it! I’ve made doughnuts from scratch before and they’ve turned out great as well, but when I want a quick treat for the family this is the way to do it.
I snagged this one from watching a Paula Deen episode and was thrilled to find I had everything already in the cupboard!
Chocolate Dipped Doughnuts
Peanut oil
1 can store-bought biscuits
1 (4-ounce) bar sweet chocolate (recommended: Baker’s German’s)
1/2-ounce (1/2 square) unsweetened chocolate
1 stick unsalted butter
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractHeat peanut oil to 350 degrees F.
Separate pre-cut biscuits. Make a hole in the middle with your hand and sculpt dough into a doughnut shape. Place doughnuts into fryer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, flipping to fry both sides. Place doughnuts aside onto a paper towel lined plate to remove excess oil.
Melt the chocolate and butter in a saucepan over very low heat. Stir in the sugar, alternating with the evaporated milk, blending well. Raise the heat to medium and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat and cook, stirring, until the mixture becomes thick and creamy, about 8 minutes. Stir in the vanilla then remove the pan from the heat.
Stick a fork through the doughnut holes and dip the doughnuts immediately into the chocolate mixture before the chocolate starts to cool. Place the doughnuts on a plate and serve when the chocolate on the doughnuts sets, about 5 minutes.
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While the chocolate is still somewhat wet on the doughnut, sprinkle with flaked coconut, chopped peanut, sprinkles, etc. A plain doughnut with just powdered sugar sprinkled over the top is yummy too!
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