Alice's Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 5 tablespoons shortening, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups flour, sifted
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, beat the eggs until foamy.

2. 2

   gradually add sugar, beating constantly.

3. 3

   Stir in the milk, shortening and vanilla.

4. 4

   Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the liquid mixture,mixing well.

5. 5

   Cover and chill the dough for 30 min.-1 hour for easier handling.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 450 d egrees.

7. 7

   Spray a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.

8. 8

   Roll out and pat the dough on a lightly floured board to a 1/2" thickness.

9. 9

   Cut with a doughnut cutter.

10. 10

    Place the doughnuts and holes on the baking sheet, about 1" apart. Bake for 10-15 min.

11. 11

    or until golden brown.

12. 12

    Brush each doughnut and hole with melted butter and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat all sides.

13. 13

    Cinnamon-Sugar: 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon, In a small bowl, combine; blending well.