Guardians Famous Donuts

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   Mix together the shortening, sugar and egg yolks.

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   In a second bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and spices.

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   Stir into the first mixture alternating with 1 cup milk.

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   Hand dough as little as possible, stir until dry ingredients are just moistened.

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   Roll dough to 3/8-inch thickness on a floured cloth covered surface and let.

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   stand for about 15 minutes.

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   Heat fat to 370 degrees.

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   There should be at least 1 1/2 inches of fat in the deep fryer.

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   The fat is ready when a doughnut center browns in about 1 minute.

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    Keep the temperature as steady as possible.

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    Cut the doughnuts out with a floured 2 1/2 or 3-inch doughnut cutter.

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    Fry the doughnuts in the hot fat, turning carefully with a wooden spoon handle when the first crack appears.

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    Continue cooking and turning until nicely browned, this will take about 1 1/2 minute total frying time.

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    Drain doughnuts on brown paper or on paper towels.

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    This recipe makes about 2 dozen doughnuts.

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    Roll in your favorite topping or serve plain.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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