Raised Doughnuts

1 pk dry yeast
1/4 c water (105 to 115), Warm
1 T sugar (c&h)
1 t salt
1/3 c shortening, softened
1 c milk, Warm
2 ea eggs, beaten
4 c flour
vegetable oil

Dissolve yeast in warm water; add sugar, salt, shortening, milk, and beaten eggs. Blend thoroughly.
Add flour; stir until smooth. Knead until dough is elastic and smooth. Let rise until double in bulk, 50 to 60 minutes. Turn dough onto floured surface. Roll out to 1/2" thick; cut with doughnut cutter. Let rise again, about 40 minutes. Heat vegetable oil to 350. Fry in hot oil until golden brown on each side. Remove from oil. Drain on absorbent paper towel.

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