Bohemian Raised Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Blend yeast with 2 teaspoons sugar.
2. 2
   Add lukewarm milk, sugar, and enough flour to make a thin sponge.
3. 3
   Mix well and let rise in warm spot one hour or until sponge is bubbly and light.
4. 4
   With a spoon, add eggs, lard, salt, nutmeg, and enough flour enough to make a thick dough.
5. 5
   Let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
6. 6
   Put dough on a floured board.
7. 7
   Cut into pieces smaller than egg.
8. 8
   Flour each piece and roll around and around.
9. 9
   Let rise until doubled.
10. 10
    Just before dropping into hot fat, make a hole in middle of each by bringing the thumb and middle finger towards each other through bun and stretching a little.
11. 11
    Fry.
12. 12
    Roll in sugar.