1930 Yeast Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Heat milk slightly and dissolve yeast.
2. 2
   Add 1 1/4 cups flour and beat until smooth.
3. 3
   Cover and let rise in warm place until it doubles, about 2 hours.
4. 4
   Cream Crisco, salt and sugar together. Add egg and blend.
5. 5
   Stir this mixture into yeast sponge.
6. 6
   Add remaining flour and mix thoroughly.
7. 7
   Rub top with Crisco and let rise again until almost double.
8. 8
   Roll 1/4-inch thick and cut with floured doughnut cutter.
9. 9
   Allow to rise about 45 minutes.
10. 10
    Then fry in deep kettle with Crisco heated until an inch cube of bread browns (about 60 seconds).
11. 11
    Fry doughnuts 2 to 3 minutes until brown.
12. 12
    Drain and glaze with confectioners sugar and hot water combined until it becomes a thin frosting.
13. 13
    When you make these wonderful doughnuts, you will have a smile on your lips and a smile in your stomach.