Raised Doughnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. yeast
3/4 c. lukewarm milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
3 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Let rise to double, then roll out 1/3-inch thick; cut and let rise until very light (30 to 40 minutes).
Leave uncovered so crust will form.
Fry in deep hot fat at 375\u00b0.