Plain Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla together.
2. 2
   Stir in butter.
3. 3
   Add sifted dry ingredients with milk.
4. 4
   Add 2 to 4 tablespoons flour, if necessary to make a soft dough.
5. 5
   Roll on floured surface to 3/4-inch thickness and cut with donut cutter.
6. 6
   Fry in hot (hot, not smoking) oil for about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
7. 7
   Drain on paper towel.
8. 8
   Roll in powdered sugar, sugar or cinnamon-sugar.