Vermont Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together dry ingredients.
2. 2
   Beat together eggs.
3. 3
   Add 1 cup sugar until light.
4. 4
   Add butter, milk and vanilla.
5. 5
   Add dry ingredients all at once, stirring just until smooth.
6. 6
   (Dough is very soft.)
7. 7
   Knead dough lightly on floured surface.
8. 8
   Roll out dough 3/8-inch thick.
9. 9
   Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
10. 10
    Fry doughnuts in hot cooking oil (370°) until golden brown, turning once.
11. 11
    Drain on paper towels.
12. 12
    Roll doughnuts in sugar.
13. 13
    Makes 2 dozen.