Yeast Doughnuts

Step 1: Dissolve yeast in warm water.

Step 2: Add milk, sugar, salt, egg, shortening and 2 cup four, mix well.

Step 3: Add enough remaining flour to make dough workable.

Step 4: Turn dough onto lightly floured and cloth covered surface.

Step 5: Knead until smooth and elastic.

Step 6: Place in lightly oiled bowl and turn dough to coat.

Step 7: Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in warm place till doubled. approx 1 1/2 hours.

Step 8: Punch down dough and let rise again till doubled, approx 30 minute.

Step 9: Roll dough out 3/8 inch thick and cut out rings with doughnut cutter.

Step 10: Let rise on on board uncovered until doubled and very light, 30 - 40 minute.

Step 11: Heat oil in a fryer or pot to 375 F (3-4 inch deep).

Step 12: Carefully drop doughnuts into hot oil. Turn when they rise to the surface. 2 - 3 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.

Step 13: Carefully remove from oil, do not prick the surface, and drain.

Step 14: While warm, roll in sugar, frost or glaze.