Ingredients
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt3 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup 2% milk1/4 cup canola oil2 tablespoons orange juice4 teaspoons grated orange zestOil for deep-fat fryingConfectioners’ sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine 4-1/2 cups flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Combine the eggs, milk, oil, orange juice and zest; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Turn onto a floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust warm doughnuts with confectioners’ sugar.
To freeze, wrap doughnuts in foil; transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months.
To use frozen doughnuts, remove foil. Thaw at room temperature. Warm if desired. Dust warm doughnuts with confectioners’ sugar.
