Guardians Famous Donuts

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together the shortening, sugar and egg yolks.
2. 2
   In a second bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and spices.
3. 3
   Stir into the first mixture alternating with 1 cup milk.
4. 4
   Hand dough as little as possible, stir until dry ingredients are just moistened.
5. 5
   Roll dough to 3/8-inch thickness on a floured cloth covered surface and let.
6. 6
   stand for about 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Heat fat to 370 degrees.
8. 8
   There should be at least 1 1/2 inches of fat in the deep fryer.
9. 9
   The fat is ready when a doughnut center browns in about 1 minute.
10. 10
    Keep the temperature as steady as possible.
11. 11
    Cut the doughnuts out with a floured 2 1/2 or 3-inch doughnut cutter.
12. 12
    Fry the doughnuts in the hot fat, turning carefully with a wooden spoon handle when the first crack appears.
13. 13
    Continue cooking and turning until nicely browned, this will take about 1 1/2 minute total frying time.
14. 14
    Drain doughnuts on brown paper or on paper towels.
15. 15
    This recipe makes about 2 dozen doughnuts.
16. 16
    Roll in your favorite topping or serve plain.