Raised Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
• 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening, melted
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• Vegetable oil
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Preparation

1. Stir together first 3 ingredients in a large glass bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Stir in flour and next 3 ingredients until blended.
3. Pat or roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter. Let stand 45 minutes.
4. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°. Fry doughnuts, in batches, 1 minute on each side or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
5. Roll doughnuts in powdered sugar.