Doughnuts
["1/4 c. shortening", "1 yeast cake", "1 c. milk", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 egg", "3 1/2 c. flour", "shortening (for deep frying)"]
["Heat milk slightly and dissolve yeast.", "Add 1 1/2 cups flour and beat until smooth.", "Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk, about 2 hours.", "Cream shortening, salt and sugar.", "Add eggs and beat.", "Blend this mixture into yeast sponge.", "Add remaining flour and knead well, about 5 minutes.", "Rub with shortening and let rise again until double in bulk.", "Roll about 1/2-inch thick and cut with doughnut cutter.", "Let rise about 45 minutes.", "Fry in deep shortening.", "Dip in caramel syrup.", "Let cool."]
["shortening", "yeast", "milk", "salt", "sugar", "egg", "flour", "shortening"]