These simple donuts can be ready in less than 15 minutes. They are so easy, you may have trouble keeping yourself from making them every weekend!

Yields: Makes 18 donuts.

Ingredient

• 2 tablespoons of white vinegar
• 3/8 cup of milk
• 2 tablespoons of shortening
• ½ cup of white sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon of salt Oil, for frying
• ½ cup of confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

Method of Preparation

• Stir the vinegar into the milk and let the mixture stand until it is thick (just a few minutes).
• Cream together the shortening and sugar in a medium bowl until it is smooth.
• Beat in the vanilla and egg until blended.
• Stir in the baking soda, salt, and flour. Add the sugar mixture alternating with the milk mixture.
• Roll the dough on to a lightly floured surface to 1/3-inch thickness. Cut into donuts with a donut cutter. Let the donuts stand for about 10 minutes.
• Heat the oil for frying to 375º F. Fry the donuts until they are golden brown.
• Remove the donuts to a paper-towel lined plate or tray.
• Roll in confectioners’ sugar while the donuts are still warm. Serve immediately.