2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 c. milk
5 tbsp. melted shortening
4 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
Oil for deep-fat frying
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
Powdered sugar

Lightly beat eggs with electric mixer. Slowly add sugar, beating constantly. Reduce speed to low and add milk and shortening. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add to liquid mixture, beating just enough to combine. Chill.

Roll or pat dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut with well-floured doughnut cutter or 2 sizes of biscuit cutters. Re-roll trimmings and continue to cut until all dough is used. Place doughnuts and holes on paper towels and allow to stand about 10 minutes before frying.

Heat oil to 370 degrees. Gently lower a few doughnuts and holes at a time into fat. Do not crowd pan. Fry 2 to 3 minutes or until browned on one side and then the other. Use slotted spoon to remove doughnuts from oil and drain on paper towels. Cool doughnuts slightly and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm. Makes about 25 doughnuts and holes.