Doughnuts with Maple Frosting

Directions

In a large mixer bowl, combine 1 ½ cups flour, yeasts, sugar, salt, and nutmeg.

Mix well. In a saucepan, heat water, milk, and shortening to 120 degree F.

Add to flour mixture. Add eggs. Blend at slow speed until well mixed.

Beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand gradually add remaining flour to make soft dough.

Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic.

Place in greased bowl and cover and let rice for 1 hour or until double in size.

Punch down dough and divide into two parts.

Roll dough into a 12 x 6-inch rectangle.

Cut rectangle into 1-inch strips. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.

Heat oil to 425 degrees F. Fry each strip until golden brown,

Drain on paper towelling.

Coat with frosting.

Prepare frosting: in a small saucepan combine butter and brown sugar.

Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add maple flavouring, and half and half.

Stir in enough powdered sugar to make spreadable frosting.