Donut Mix and Match

I had brought out the doughnut maker this morning and was all set to sell it in Gumtree.  Then MacGyver came downstairs and asked if we were having doughnuts for breakfast.  I told him I was about to dispose of it because we hardly used it.  He said we hardly use it because I refused to have him buy the pre-made doughnut mix from the grocery. 

It's true.  I absolutely refuse to let him buy the mixes because I could get a whole kilo of flour at the same cost of that tiny single packet of cake mix.  

He said he'd make doughnuts if I prepared the mix, so I put the doughnut maker back in its place and set out to make a batch of mix.

I had the perfect container for my doughnut mix.  It was one of those nesting plastic Tupperware bowls.  We use the pink one for soup mix.  The blue one would be perfect for the doughnut mix.

After I had combined the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.  I put a copy of the recipe on the lid.

I decided to make a matching label for the soup mix although we'd been using the soup mix for years without it having a label and instructions.

When I was done, I walked over to RD and showed him the containers and explained, "Soup mix.  Donut mix."  He laughed out loud.  It was only when I saw his reaction that I realised that there was a (big) possibility that the someone (probably one of the boys) would mix up the mixes if the containers were not labelled.

I decided to show them to MyGirl so that she'd be aware of the added homemade mix in the pantry. When she saw them she smiled and said, "Everyone knows that the pink container has soup."  After I explained the possibility of a mix-up as expressed in RD's laughter, she remarked, "It would be better if you just keep it away from them or don't let them make it without us around."

I have to admit, that was sound advice.

P.S.  After going through several websites looking for recipes, I am actually excited to make these doughnuts.  We have a small packet of sprinkles (hundreds and thousands) that we've had for several years.  Each time I'd brought the packet when we have ice cream to serve, I just ended up bringing the sprinkles home. I think this the perfect opportunity to use up the sprinkles. OK. maybe I am just looking for a good excuse to make the glaze.

DONUT RECIPE 

1 1/2 c flour
1/2 c   sugar
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t   salt
1/2  c butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c   milk (or water) 

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl.Beat until thick, smooth and creamy.Use approximately 2 T /moldBake in doughnut makerBrush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar when done.Or glaze when cool.  

 GLAZE

1 c icing sugar
2 t cocoa powder (optional)
1 t butter, softened
1 T hot water
1/2 t vanilla

Mix until smooth