Sugared Doughnuts

 2 packages yeast (proof with small amount of sugar)

1 cup milk

3 1/2 cups flour

1/4 cup shortening

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 egg

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk.  (Heat milk to 110-120 degrees, about 1 1/2 minutes in microwave -- test with thermometer).

Add 1 1/2 cups flour and beat until smooth.  Cover and let rise until double in bulk.  Combine shortening, sugar, salt, and egg and then stir into the above "sponge".  Add remaining flour.  Let rise until double in bulk.  Roll 1/2" thick and cut with donut cutter.  Allow to rise 45 minutes and fry until brown.  Glaze with powdered sugar glaze.

(I double the recipe when making these -- makes about 2 1/2-3 dozen doughnuts.

Shared by Karren Mitchell (from Grandma Crosbie's recipes).