Donuts

Ingredients:

• ½ c. water
• 1 stick of butter or margarine (1/4 cup)
• 4 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 pkg. dry yeast
• 3-4 C. flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Dash of salt
• oil for frying
• 1/2 C. Sugar

Directions:

1. Combine water, butter, and 4 Tbsp. sugar in small pot. 
2. Heat to melt butter. 
3. Cool to lukewarm.
4. Add yeast, 3 c. flour, and beaten eggs. 
5. Knead until smooth, adding more flour if necessary.
6. Cover with damp dish towel and let rise 30 minutes.
7. Punch down. 
8. Divide into portions the size of a golf ball. 
9. Shape into balls, rings, or braids. 
10. Let rise 30 minutes more.
11. Heat 1 c. oil in frying pan. 
12. Fry donuts, turning to brown on all sides. 
13. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
14. Put 1/2 C. Sugar in paper bag and shake warm donuts to cover (optional). Serve warm.

Makes 12-14

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