Old-Fashioned Donuts

Directions

1. 1
   Beat eggs until light.
2. 2
   Add sugar gradually, beating well. Blend in shortening.
3. 3
   Sift together dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to sugar and eggs.
4. 4
   Chill dough (2 to 3 hours) until it can be rolled and cut.
5. 5
   Roll 1/4-inch thick on floured surface.
6. 6
   Cut with donut cutter and fry in hot oil, a few at a time, turning once until light brown.
7. 7
   Drain on paper towel.