Cake Donuts

Directions

1. 1
   Gradually add sugar to eggs, beating well after each addition. Beat in shortening.
2. 2
   Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   Combine milk and flavoring.
4. 4
   Add dry ingredients to sugar mixture alternately with milk mixture.
5. 5
   Mix well after each addition.
6. 6
   Chill dough.
7. 7
   Turn out on floured pastry cloth and knead 3 to 4 times to form ball.
8. 8
   Cut in half.
9. 9
   Roll each half 1/3 inch thick.
10. 10
    Cut donuts.
11. 11
    Allow to stand 5 to 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Fry in deep fat.
13. 13
    Makes approximately 30 donuts.