Family Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Add sugar to melted shortening.
2. 2
   Beat well.
3. 3
   Add eggs to sugar.
4. 4
   Sift dry ingredients together.
5. 5
   Add alternately with milk to sugar mixture.
6. 6
   Dough will be very soft.
7. 7
   Chill thoroughly until it can be rolled and cut.
8. 8
   Roll 1/4-inch thick and cut with doughnut cutter.
9. 9
   Fry in deep fat (360° to 370°).
10. 10
    Turn once. Drain on paper towels.
11. 11
    Eat plain or sprinkle with powdered sugar.