Recipe: Simple Donuts

I love cooking! A while back, on of my friends showed m that store bought biscuit dough could be used to make cute little donuts! You simply form a little hole in the middle, and cook them in hot oil, turning plenty so that they cook evenly. But I much prefer making things from scratch. It's healthier (no icky preservatives) and more cost efficient (more money to spend on lolita!)
So here's a recipe for making biscuit dough from scratch! It can be used in a casserole, or made into actual biscuits!

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

4 tbs. shortening

1/3 tsp. salt

about 3/8 cup milk

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, and sift again. 

2. Cut in shortening or butter using a fork, or my preferred method, clean hands. 

3. Add milk gradually, stirring until soft dough is formed.

4. Turn out on slightly floured board and lightly "knead" for 30 seconds. Don't over kneed, just enough to shape.

5. Roll 1/2 inch thick and cut with 2 inch floured biscuit cutter. No cutter? Use a glass cup with a narrow lip. 

 

For biscuits: Bake on ungreased sheet in a 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. Makes 12 biscuits. 

For donuts: Stretch a hole in the center to form a ring. Heat enough oil