Super Easy Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 0.38 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 quart oil for deep frying
• 0.5 cups confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Stir together milk and vinegar; let stand for a few minutes until thick.

3. 3

   Cream together sugar and shortening in a mixing bowl until smooth.

4. 4

   Beat in egg and vanilla until well-blended.

5. 5

   Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; stir into sugar mixture alternating with milk mixture.

6. 6

   Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/3-inch thickness.

7. 7

   Cut into donuts using a donut cutter. Let stand for about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry donuts in hot oil in batches until golden, turning over once, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.

9. 9

   Drain on paper towels.

10. 10

    Dust with confectioners' sugar while they are still warm and serve.