These donuts will be a hit for brunch on a lazy weekend morning.
Active preparation time: 30 minutes
Total time: 2½ hours
Serves: 4
- ½ cup warm water
- ¾ oz (3 packets) active dry yeast
- 2¼ cup water
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1½ tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- 7½ cups all-purpose flour
- Canola oil for frying