How to make donuts

2 tablespoons white vinegar

3/8 cup milk

2 tablespoons shortening

1/2 cup white sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 quart oil for deep frying

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

   

• Stir the vinegar into the milk, and let stand for a few minutes until thick.
• In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla until well blended.
• Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• stir into the sugar mixture  with the vinegar and milk.
• Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/3 inch thickness.
• Cut into doughnuts using a donut cutter.
• Let stand for about 10 minutes.