Raised Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Warm milk and remove from heat.
2. 2
   Stir in sugar, shortening, salt and vanilla.
3. 3
   Measure warm water into a bowl and add yeast. Mix until dissolved.
4. 4
   Add warm milk mixture to the yeast.
5. 5
   Stir in beaten eggs and 4 cups of flour.
6. 6
   Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
7. 7
   Stir down and add remaining 2 cups of flour. Knead lightly to shape into a smooth ball.
8. 8
   Divide dough.
9. 9
   Roll each half into a circle 1/2 inch thick.
10. 10
    Cut with a doughnut cutter.
11. 11
    Place on a flat surface covered with waxed paper.
12. 12
    Cover with towel.
13. 13
    Let rise in a warm place free from draft until double in bulk.
14. 14
    About 30 minutes.
15. 15
    Fry in deep fat at 360° until golden brown.
16. 16
    Turn once.
17. 17
    Dip in powdered sugar, sugar-syrup or sugar and cinnamon while still warm.