1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 egg
2 tbsp. melted vegetable shortening
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Shortening for deep frying

Blend together for sugar, milk, egg and melted shortening. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add this to the liquid mixture and stir together lightly. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls into the heated shortening. Fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

For coating on doughnuts, use: 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Or just use powdered sugar to sprinkle over the finished doughnuts.