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    The Salvation Army Donuts

    Published on March 10, 2017 - Updated on January 22, 2022 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Salvation Army Donuts recipe is based on the original recipe used during both World Wars. Now you can make them in your own kitchen!
    The Salvation Army Donuts

    This is the official recipe for The Salvation Army Donuts. This is the very same recipe that was used during WWI and WWII. Check out the original recipe here: Original Salvation Army Donuts.

    The Salvation Army Donuts

    I'm always looking for ways to make donuts at home just like the big boys do whether it's by Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Donuts or Tim Hortons. Hard to reproduce those donuts at home but this donut recipe comes pretty close.

    💭 Ingredient Substitution

    If you don't have any vegetable shortening on hand you can substitute with butter or margarine. Since this donut recipe calls for very little shortening (1 tablespoon), I recommend using an equal amount of butter or margarine.

    For more great recipes like this one, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Baked Donuts with Chocolate Glaze
    • Delicious Donut Muffins
    • Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze
    • Cinnamon Donut Bread
    • Sour Cream Raisin Pie

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make the Salvation Army Donuts recipe (see recipe card for quantities): All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Vegetable Shortening, White Sugar, Salt, Ground Nutmeg, Ground Cinnamon, Milk and Eggs.

    🥣 How to Make The Salvation Army Donuts

    Reserve ¼ cup of the flour for the board. Combine the remaining flour with the baking powder and set aside.
    Cream the shortening, ½ cup of the sugar, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add milk and well-beaten egg and stir. Then add the flour-baking powder mixture.
    Work into a soft dough and roll onto the floured board into a ¼-inch thick sheet. Cut into the desired shape and fry in the oil, heated to about 375°F.
    Turn donuts frequently while frying. The fat should be hot enough to give the donuts a rich golden-russet color in 3 minutes. While hot, roll donuts in remaining sugar.

    The Salvation Army Donuts

    The Salvation Army Donuts

    This Salvation Army Donuts recipe is based on the original recipe used during both World Wars. Now you can make them in your own kitchen!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20
    Calories 116 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Shortening
    • 1 ½ Cups White Sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • ½ Cup Milk
    • 1 Egg
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    Instructions
     

    • Reserve ¼ cup of the flour for the board. Combine the remaining flour with the baking powder and set aside.
    • Cream the shortening, ½ cup of the sugar, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add milk and well-beaten egg and stir. Then add the flour-baking powder mixture.
    • Work into a soft dough and roll onto the floured board into a ¼-inch thick sheet. Cut into the desired shape and fry in the oil, heated to about 375°F.
    • Turn donuts frequently while frying. The fat should be hot enough to give the donuts a rich golden-russet color in 3 minutes. While hot, roll donuts in remaining sugar.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 49mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.6mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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