Raised Donuts

Ingredients:

• 2 packages of active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening (I use Crisco)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup scalded milk  (if don't know how to make this, look here)
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups all purpose flour

Directions:

1. In a bowl with a spoon, mix yeast and warm water, and set aside
2. In a large bowl, mix sugar, salt and shortening (I use a stand mixer)
3. Add milk and allow to cool to room temperature
4. Beat eggs in another bowl with a whisk, and add to cooled mixture
5. Add yeast and water mixture
6. .............
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