Raised Doughnuts

Raised Doughnuts

2 pkgs yeast
1/2 c warm water to dissolve yeast
3/4 c warm milk
4 c flour
1/4 sugar
1/3 c shortening
2 eggs
salt

_ Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Make a well in center and add eggs and milk. Pour in yeast mixture and turn out onto floured surface.
Knead 10 min let rise to double in size.
Roll out and cut. let rise a second time and fry in hot oil.