Raised Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, dissolve sugar, shortening and salt in warm milk.
3. 3
   Beat in 1 egg.
4. 4
   Add 1 cup flour.
5. 5
   Beat until smooth.
6. 6
   Add yeast mixture. Beat in, then add 1/2 of flour.
7. 7
   Continue working in the rest of the flour.
8. 8
   The dough will be sticky.
9. 9
   Grease the dough with some margarine and grease a large bowl.
10. 10
    Cover.
11. 11
    Let rise until double. Punch down.
12. 12
    Let rise again.
13. 13
    Roll out dough to 1/3 inch.
14. 14
    Cut with doughnut cutter.
15. 15
    Let rise to double.
16. 16
    Fry in deep oil at 375° until brown.
17. 17
    Turn over.
18. 18
    Repeat on the other side.