Doughnuts

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in lukewarm water.

2. 2

   Add 1 1/2 cups flour and beat well.

3. 3

   Cover and let rise in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour until bubbles burst on top.

4. 4

   Cream butter and sugar.

5. 5

   Add to yeast mixture.

6. 6

   Add remaining flour to make moderately soft dough.

7. 7

   Knead lightly, then place in well-greased bowl; cover and let rise 1 1/2 hours.

8. 8

   When light, turn out on floured board and roll 3/4-inch thick.

9. 9

   Cut with doughnut cutter.

10. 10

    Place on floured board; cover with cloth and let rise for 1 hour.

11. 11

    Fry in deep fat hot enough to brown a 1-inch cube of bread in 60 seconds or 375u00b0.

12. 12

    Fry on both sides, turning only once.

13. 13

    Drain, cool and roll in powdered sugar.

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