Bread (Sweet )

Susie s Raised Doughnuts

Contributor: Ruby

2 pkgs yeast
1 cup water lukewarm
2 cups milk scalded
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 - 3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup shortening melted
2 eggs beaten
5 cups flour

Soften yeast in warm water. Add sugar, eggs, shortening, nutmeg, salt and milk. Add part of flour and beat. Next add rest of flour to make a soft dough. Let rise twice than cut out doughnuts and let rise again. Fry in deep fat.
Edition: 5