Yeast Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Scald 1/2 cup milk; cool; add yeast;
2. 2
   Add 1 teaspoon sugar.
3. 3
   proof dough.
4. 4
   Cream shortening, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and lemon rind.
5. 5
   Add egg; mix.
6. 6
   Add 1-1/2 cups milk.
7. 7
   Add flour.
8. 8
   ( i needed a little more milk ).
9. 9
   Knead; place in a greased bowl; let rise until doubled.
10. 10
    Roll out; cut doughnuts.
11. 11
    Let rise 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Fry until golden in deep fat 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
13. 13
    You can shake doughnuts in sugar or glaze.