Doughnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. melted shortening
2 eggs
4 c. flour
4 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. milk

Preparation

Beat eggs until light.
Add sugar, beating well.
Blend in shortening.
Add dry ingredients alternately with milk and sugar mixture.
Roll 1/4-inch thick on floured board.
Cut with doughnut cutter and fry a few at a time in 4-inches hot (360\u00b0) oil or shortening, turning once.
Drain on paper towel.
Dip in sugar or frosting.
Makes 24.