Raised Doughnuts

1. 1

   Pour yeast into lukewarm water.

2. 2

   Add 1 teaspoon sugar, stir and let stand 5 minutes. Scald milk and let cool.

3. 3

   Cream together shortening, salt and rest of sugar.

4. 4

   Add to this well beaten eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon and vanilla.

5. 5

   Add softened yeast to milk when lukewarm and blend this liquid with 3 cups sifted flour, beating until smooth.

6. 6

   Add creamed mix, beating well and enough more flour (4 or more sifted cups) to make soft dough.

7. 7

   Knead until smooth, keeping dough as soft as can be handled without sticking.

8. 8

   Let rise in cozy, warm place until doubled, fold down and let rise again until nearly doubled.

9. 9

   Roll a portion on floured board until 1/3-inch thick.

10. 10

    Cut with doughnut cutter. Let rise until doubled.

11. 11

    Fry in deep fat at 375u00b0 or drop a piece of dough in fat and it should be brown in 1 minute.

12. 12

    Drain on paper and when cool, shake in a bag with granulated sugar and cinnamon mixture.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.