Chocolate Stout Doughnuts

Directions

• Heat oil/fat to 370 degrees
• Melt butter and chocolate in microwave for 30 seconds or in bain-marie – if using microwave check every 10 seconds and stir.
• Combine eggs and sugar till combined.
• Add stout, vanilla and choc/butter mixture.
• Combine all dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
• Add dry to wet 1/3 at a time – when done – refrigerate for 10-20 minutes to help stiffen the dough.
• Generously flour your work surface, your hands, cutter and rolling pin.
• gently roll out dough to 1/2″ thickness.
• Cut donuts with floured cutter, use a 1″ cutter for donut holes – great for the ‘scraps’ of dough gently place donuts/holes in fryer – CAREFUL of splatters – fry for 45 seconds EACH side, the holes will generally turn themselves.
• do not overcrowd or overcook – maybe hard to tell since they are dark.
• Optional Glaze
• 8 oz powdered sugar and 3-4 tbsp stout (or milk, buttermilk or water) ENJOY!!