Superb Doughnuts

1. 1

   Mix together first 3 ingredients.

2. 2

   Sift dry ingredients together and add to shortening.

3. 3

   Mix alternately with milk. Dough will be very soft.

4. 4

   To avoid sticking, rub flour thoroughly with heavy canvas cloth.

5. 5

   Turn dough onto cloth, then fold the four corners, one at a time, over the soft dough to lightly coat with flour.

6. 6

   With as little handling as possible, roll dough 3/4-inch thick.

7. 7

   After rolling, let stand 15 minutes before cutting to make doughnuts easier to handle (this is important). Cut with floured 2 1/2-inch or 3-inch doughnut cutter.

8. 8

   Fry until brown in hot fat (375u00b0), turning when first crack appears (turn with spoon handle to avoid piercing doughnuts).

9. 9

   Takes about 1 1/2 minutes for total frying of doughnuts.

10. 10

    Drain on absorbent paper. Makes 2 to 2 1/2 dozen.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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