5 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. Crisco
1 c. hot water
1 c. cold water
2 oz. yeast

Measure first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Dissolve Crisco in hot water. Add cold water to lukewarm. Add yeast, stir to dissolve. Add to above mixture. Beat to a smooth paste.

Add more flour and knead to a stiff dough, like bread. Let rise. Punch down. Roll out to about 1/2 inch. Cut with doughnut cutter. Lay on tray. Let rise again. Fry in deep Crisco and sugar doughnuts.