Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in lukewarm water.
2. 2
   Add 1 1/2 cups flour and beat well.
3. 3
   Cover and let rise in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour until bubbles burst on top.
4. 4
   Cream butter and sugar.
5. 5
   Add to yeast mixture.
6. 6
   Add remaining flour to make moderately soft dough.
7. 7
   Knead lightly, then place in well-greased bowl; cover and let rise 1 1/2 hours.
8. 8
   When light, turn out on floured board and roll 3/4-inch thick.
9. 9
   Cut with doughnut cutter.
10. 10
    Place on floured board; cover with cloth and let rise for 1 hour.
11. 11
    Fry in deep fat hot enough to brown a 1-inch cube of bread in 60 seconds or 375°.
12. 12
    Fry on both sides, turning only once.
13. 13
    Drain, cool and roll in powdered sugar.
14. 14
    Makes 3 dozen.