French Crullers

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, salt, shortening, and boiling water in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Mix and bring to a rapid boil.
3. 3
   Add flour all at once and mix and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Remove from heat. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
5. 5
   Add vanilla extract.
6. 6
   Force mixture through pastry tube onto greased paper, forming circles.
7. 7
   Heat deep fat to 375 degrees F on frying thermometer.
8. 8
   Carefully turn paper upside down so crullers will drop into fat.
9. 9
   Fry and flip over until golden brown.