RAISED DONUTS 
2 pkgs. yeast
1/2 c. scalded milk
1/3 c. sugar
3 1/2 c. flour
2 eggs
1/2 c. warm water
1/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt

Soften yeast in warm water. Set aside. In large bowl combine milk, shortening, sugar, salt and cool to lukewarm. Add 1 cup of the flour and beat well. Beat in yeast, water and eggs. Add remaining flour and make soft dough. Mix well.

Place in greased bowl. Cover and chill 3 hours (or overnight). If raises in refrigerator, punch down. Turn on lightly floured surface. Roll 1/3 inch thick. Cut with floured donut cutter. Let rise 30 or 40 minutes. Fry in deep fat (375 degrees) about 2 minutes or until brown. Turn once only, can soak up too much greased otherwise. Drain on paper towel. Shake in bag of sugar.

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