Old French Market Donuts - shortening

Method

• Pour boiling water over shortening, sugar and salt.
• Add milk; add yeast that has been dissolved in lukewarm water.
• Add beaten eggs; stir in 4 cups flour.
• Beat hard; add enough flour to a soft dough.
• Place in an airtight container and grease top of dough. Cover with a damp cloth and keep in refrigerator until ready to use.
• Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness; cut into squares.
• Drop in hot deep fat and fry until lightly brown.
• Drain on paper towel; dust with powdered sugar.
• Serve hot.
• Dough is best when it is about a week old and does not have to be used all at once.