Raised Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar together.
2. 2
   Add scalded milk (cooled), salt and eggs.
3. 3
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
4. 4
   Mix well adding yeast mixture last.
5. 5
   Place in greased bowl and let rise 1 hour.
6. 6
   Knead and roll out dough.
7. 7
   Cut with doughnut cutter and place on wax paper.
8. 8
   Let rise until double.
9. 9
   Fry and drain, then glaze with 1 box powdered sugar, 1/2 cup milk (scant) and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
10. 10
    Mix well.