Ingredients
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1 cup plus 3 Tbsp MilkNon-fat, 1% or whole
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2 1/4 tsp (1 pkg) Instant Yeast
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2 Tbsp Vegetable Shortening(Or crisco or lard)
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1 Large Egg
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1/4 cup Sugar
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1 tsp Salt
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4 cups All-Purpose Flour
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approx. 6 cups (for frying) Canola Oil
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4 slices (eg applewood smoked, thick cut) Bacon
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4 Tbsp (vanilla-infused recommended) Maple Syrup
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1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
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1 1/2 cups Confectioners' Sugar
Directions
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Activate the YeastWarm 1 cup of milk (not more than 110°/43°C, otherwise it will kill the yeast. Pour the milk into a mixing bowl, add the yeast and let sit for 10 minutes. |
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Add the egg, vegetable shortening, sugar, salt and 2 cups of flour and beat on low until combined. Add the remaining flour and beat for another 2-3 minutes until the dough starts to pull away from the bowl. Oil another bowl, transfer the dough to the bowl, cover and let rise for 1 hour. |
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Make the Maple Lacquered BaconPreheat the oven to 375°F/190°C . Dip each slice of bacon into the maple syrup. Lay flat on a bacon tray or a lined baking tray. Season with cracked black pepper. Bake for 35-45 minutes until crispy. Depending on your pan and oven, you may need to flip them one time. Remove from oven and set aside. |
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Make the GlazeIn a large shallow bowl, mix 1 ½ cups of confectioners’ sugar with 3 Tbsp of milk and 2 tsp of maple syrup. Set aside. |
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Form the DoughnutsSprinkle flour onto your work surface. Roll out the dough approx. ½ inch (1.25 cm) in thickness. Using a doughnut, cookie or biscuit cutter, cut out circles (approx. 3 1/5 – 4 inches (9-10 cm) wide (Punching out holes is not necessary). Lightly cover and let rise again for about an hour. |
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Fry the DoughnutsHeat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 325°F (162°C). Fry the doughnuts in batches, approx. 1-2 on each side until golden brown, flipping with a slotting spoon (do not crowd the fryer or pot, eg 2-3 at a time, otherwise they will stick together and this will also lower the oil temperature and render greasy doughnuts). Transfer to a rack or a plate and let cool for 10 minutes. |
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Glaze the DoughnutsDice 4 pieces of the baked lacquered bacon and place in a separate shallow bowl. Generously dip the tops of each doughnut into the glaze mixture then into the bacon pieces and serve. |
