Donuts

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm milk.
2. 2
   Stir in lukewarm milk, sugar, salt, egg, shortening and 2 cups flour.
3. 3
   Mix in remaining flour to make it easy to handle.
4. 4
   Turn dough lightly on floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic.
5. 5
   Place in greased bowl and let rise until doubled in size, 1 1/2 hours.
6. 6
   Punch down and let rise again 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Roll out to 3/8 inch thickness, cut with donut cutter and let rise on board until thick.
8. 8
   Heat oil (3 to 4 inches) to 375°.
9. 9
   Drop donuts into hot oil and turn donuts as they rise to the surface.
10. 10
    Carefully remove.
11. 11
    Glaze if desired.