Super Easy Doughnuts

Recipe View 1 mins Gather all ingredients.

Recipe View 5 mins In a bowl, stir together milk and vinegar; let stand for a few minutes until slightly thickened. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate mixing bowl, cream together sugar and shortening until smooth and well combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the sugar mixture, alternating with the milk mixture, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a thickness of approximately 1/3 inch. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Use a doughnut cutter to cut out doughnuts from the dough. Place the cut doughnuts on a lightly floured surface and let them rest for about 10 minutes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Carefully fry the doughnuts in the hot oil, in batches, until golden brown, turning over once, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Remove the fried doughnuts from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins While the doughnuts are still warm, dust them generously with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately. (3 minutes)