Donuts

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk.
2. 2
   Stir in sugar, salt and margarine; let cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Measure water (about 85°) into large mixing bowl. Crumble in yeast.
4. 4
   Add ginger; stir until yeast dissolves.
5. 5
   Add the lukewarm milk mixture, eggs and half the flour.
6. 6
   Beat about 5 minutes with electric mixer until smooth.
7. 7
   Stir in remaining flour to make a soft dough, more flour might be necessary, but the less used the lighter the donuts.
8. 8
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board; let stand for 5 minutes, then knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Place dough into a well-greased bowl.
10. 10
    Turn to grease all sides.
11. 11
    Cover with plastic and a slightly dampened towel.
12. 12
    Let rise in warm place until dough is doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.