Coffee Time Doughnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. scalded milk
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 3/4 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Combine 1/4 cup warm water and package of dry yeast.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Stir to blend.
Combine the boiling water, scalded milk, shortening and sugar.
Cool to lukewarm.
Add beaten egg, nutmeg and dissolved yeast.
Mix well.
Stir in sifted flour.
Mix to soft dough.
Place in greased bowl.
Cover and store in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
Roll and cut.
Let rise about 40 minutes.
Fry and glaze.