Raised Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Cream together first 3 ingredients.
2. 2
   Dissolve 1 package yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
3. 3
   Add yeast to creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Add 2 cups warm water to mixture.
5. 5
   Sift enough self-rising flour to make a stiff dough.
6. 6
   Let rise 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   Roll out on floured board; cut out and place on floured cookie sheets.
8. 8
   Let rise 30 minutes. Fry in deep fat and drain on paper towels.
9. 9
   Dust with powdered sugar while hot or glaze with a thin paste of powdered sugar, hot water and vanilla.