Easy Raised Doughnuts Recipe

• 1/4 c. lukewarm water
• 1 pkg. dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 c. warm water
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 c. melted fat (oil, shortening or lard)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 3 c. flour
• 1/2 c. hot lowfat milk
• 1 pound box powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Combine 1/4 c. lukewarm water, yeast and 1/2 tsp.
2. sugar; allow to stand.
3. Combine 3/4 c. warm water, fat, 2 Tbsp.
4. sugar and salt.
5. Let mixtures cool before combining the two mixtures.
6. Then add in egg, and 3 c. flour.
7. Mix well and set aside for 1 hour to rise.
8. Turn out on a slightly floured board and knead for a few min.
9. Roll out and cut.
10. Place cut doughnuts onto waxed paper.
11. Let rise until all are cut.
12. Fry in warm fat, about 360 to 375 degrees.
13. Turn when doughnuts are lightly browned on one side and drain as soon as other side is brown.

water, yeast, sugar, warm water, sugar, shortening, salt, egg, flour, milk, powdered sugar, vanilla

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/easy-raised-doughnuts-45109 (may not work)