Memorial Day Recipes

Tropfkrapfen (Drop Donuts)

Tropfkrapfen (Drop Donuts)

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These drop doughnuts are simple to make but are sure to please any belly.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 C. Butter -- Softened
  • 1 C. Sugar
  • 2 ea Egg Yolks -- Large, Beaten
  • 1 ea Egg -- Large, Whole, Beaten
  • 4 C. Flour -- Unbleached
  • 2 tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
  • 3/4 C. Butter OR Sour Milk
  • 1 C. Confectioners' Sugar

Directions

Cream the butter and sugar. Stir in egg yolks and whole egg; blend. In a separate bowl, sift all dry ingredients except the confectioners' sugar; add to creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Stir to mix all ingredients. Cook by dropping spoonfuls of dough into 375 degree F deep fat. Fry a few at a time, to keep fat temperature constant. Turn to brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. 

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