Doughnut Holes

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the milk and shortening in a microwave safe bowl until the shortening melts, about one minute.
2. 2
   Cool to about 115F.
3. 3
   Stir in the egg, sour cream, and vanilla.
4. 4
   Combine the flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and poppy seeds in a medium bowl.
5. 5
   Stir in the warm milk mixture.
6. 6
   Stir about two minutes, cover with plastic wrap and let stand 35 to 45 minutes.
7. 7
   Spoon the dough into the wells of a doughnut hole make, about half full.
8. 8
   Bake until the tester comes out clean.
9. 9
   Serve warm with Cinnamon Honey Butter.