Mom Miller'S Crullers(German Doughnuts) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. soft shortening
2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. milk
4 c. sifted flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Beat well eggs, sugar and shortening.
Add milk and vanilla; mix.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Stir dry mixture into liquid mixture gradually.
Chill at least 2 hours, overnight if possible.
Roll out on floured surface.
If dough is too sticky, work in more flour.
Roll 1/3-inch thick.
Cut into strips about 2 x 3-inches.
Deep-fry at 375\u00b0, turning to brown both sides.
Drain on paper towels.
When cool, dip into bowl of powdered sugar.
Shake off loose sugar.