Doughnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 c. scalded milk
1 pkg. yeast
5 c. flour
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Add sugar, shortening and salt to milk.
When lukewarm, add yeast (mixed with 2 tablespoons warm ???).
Add 2 cups flour to make soft sponge.
Set in warm place to rise.
When light, add eggs, nutmeg and flour to make a light dough.
Cover and let rise until double in bulk.
Knead on floured board.
Roll to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut with doughnut cutter.
Cover and let rise again. Fry in deep oil at 375\u00b0.
Drain on paper towels.
Makes 30 doughnuts.