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Air Fryer Donuts
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
▢1 cup warm whole milk (105 to 110F)(240mL)
▢1 (0.25-ounce/7g) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
▢¼ cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar divided (62g)
▢6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (85g)
▢1 large egg at room temperature
▢3 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting (360g)
▢½ teaspoon salt
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▢coconut or olive oil cooking spray
For the Glaze:
▢3 cups confectioners’ sugar (120g)
▢½ cup whole milk (120mL)
▢2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
▢½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Prepare the Donuts:
In a small bowl, whisk together the warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let the mixture stand until very bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and remaining ¼ cup sugar until smooth. Stir in yeast mixture until combined. Add the flour and salt. Mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms. Increase speed to medium-low, and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. (The dough will be slightly sticky.)
Transfer the dough to a large, lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly dust with flour.
Punch down the risen dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a ½-inchthick rectangle. Using a donut cutter, cut out 12 donuts and 12 donut holes, re-rolling scraps as necessary. You can also use a 3-inch and 1inch round cookie cutter to cut out the donuts. Place donuts and holes on the prepared baking sheet. Loosely cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place, until doubled in size, about 15
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Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 10 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Working in batches, carefully place donuts in an even layer in the air fryer basket, about 1-inch apart. Lightly spray the tops with oil.
Cook for 6 minutes for donut holes and 8 minutes for big donuts or until golden brown. (I recommend frying the big donuts and donut holes separately since the cook times are slightly different.)
For the Glaze:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Dip the warm donuts and donut holes into the glaze. Place on a wire rack and let the glaze set for about 5 minutes before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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50 + Indoor Picnic May 28th Island Gospel Fellowship Gym 11:30-2:30 Advance Tickets Only Good Food and Entertainment Call Kay @ 692-6736
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Long Lake Trail
Directions: Follow travel directions up to the Kager Lake parking lot. The Long Lake trail is accessed off the main Kager Lake Trail
Description: A Moderate 6.4 km trail loops around Long Lake and offers spectacular opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing. A short walk up the mountain bike trail leads to viewpoints of the area, forests and lakes.
Rod Reid Trail
Directions: Follow 8th Ave until the top, left on Shelford. Turn right onto 9th Ave drive about 200 m and you will see the parking lot on the left.
Description: An easy 2.1 km walk around Loch Lomond wetland. Follow the pathway and watch an abundance of birds and wildlife. Rod Reid trail packs an eco-rich amount of nature’s sights and sounds into a well laid out, easy access trail.
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TAURUS
(Apr. 21-May 20)
Mars has moved into your sign where it will stay until 21st July. This generates a new 2 year personal cycle. Your energy level can pick up and so can your self confidence. Be realistic about how obligations can be handled. Stop and think so to avoid taking on more than can realistically be handled and any finances involved.
LEO (July 23-August 22)
Someone else is better to know what you are prepared to handle – it is likely to be less than what they would like or expect. This could cause some conflict but you cannot worry about that. Things are likely to get busier so you cannot be tied to situations that others push as it will only lead to frustration when you can’t satisfy your own needs.
SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov21)
There will be a lot of activity with others from now to 21st July. At times you could feel your own choices are limited and that you need to go along with what they expect. Part of this could be restructuring things in some way of which you can be resistant. What you might have to accept is that this will be the case eventually.
GEMINI
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As free as you might feel or want to be there will be decisions of a more serious nature that need to be considered. It might become obvious that something you wanted to pursue in the future would best be put on hold. Things can change day by day over the next 12 months. This unpredictability can be rather exciting at times.
VIRGO (August 23-Sept.22)
A new lease of life can descend upon you, generating quite a different view of what might be possible in the future and feeling as though you have the self confidence to pursue it. It is important to lower the level of regular commitment this would involve. That might include handing some responsibility over to someone else.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18)
You can accomplish a lot to 21st July when it comes to getting some sort of structure in place that will give you a sense of being better organised. This is likely to be in line with major changes you feel you need to make about yourself. Some of this could involve family and perhaps the way things operate at home. Greater enjoyment needs to be part of it.
SAGITTARIUS
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Other people can be all over the place and if you are not careful this could land you with a lot more work to deal with to 21st July. Don’t be afraid to cancel something that doesn’t seem to be working as you expected. If you don’t want to be left handling most of the responsibility it will be up to you to speak up and let them know.
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A light can be shone on somebody else in some way which will give you a better sense of what they are really all about or exactly where you stand with them. It will not alter any situation where you need to take responsibility for yourself but it may lead to feeling mentally stronger when it comes to standing up for your own ideas.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
So much can seem unpredictable at the moment and for this reason you need to take a patient approach. Wait for matters to surface of their own accord. The expectations of somebody else can put you under a lot of pressure, especially if it interferes with your own priorities. It would be best to keep your true thoughts to yourself.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)
Focus on where you want to head in the future and any commitments you would need to make on a regular basis. Relying on somebody else right now might be difficult as they will tend to be more secretive rather than open. Much of this can be connected to them wanting more freedom than is possible. That is not your worry.
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Social activity that isn’t necessarily light hearted can put you under some pressure in the next few weeks. Your main focus needs to be on what has to be handled on a daily basis and even though you might have it all well planned, there can be all sorts of interruptions that take place. You will cope quite well but could feel worn out.
ARIES
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Any new directions you have taken from the start of May will now require some consideration on the financial side up to 21st July. Lowering the level or cutting something out is most likely. Youcan’t get away from taking a practical approach mentally, especially when it comes to being prepared for the unexpected in the future.
Lakes District Museum
is accepting exhibition proposals
The Lakes District Museum is still accepting exhibition proposals from qualifying artists interested in displaying their work in the Heritage Gallery during the months of June to September 2025. Exhibitions may be solo or group shows, or a curated exhibition in August 2025. ‘Arts August’ exhibition may include one or more pieces of art on any subject matter, in any medium, by local or regional artists. For more information, or to obtain an Exhibition Proposal package, visit the Lakes District Museum (next to the Visitor Information Centre on Highway 16 across from CNC) or phone 250-692-7450 or e-mail the Museum Society at: ldmuseumsociety@gmail.com.
