Temperature: 375 F. Deep Fat

1. Sprinkle Yeast Over Water. Do Not Use Temperatures Above 110 F Mix Well. Let Stand 5 Minutes; Stir. Set Aside For Use In Step 3.

2. Cream Sugar, Salt, And Shortening In Mixer Bowl At Medium Speed.

3. Add Eggs, Yeast Solution, Water, And Vanilla; Mix At Low Speed Until Blended.

4. Sift Together Flour, Milk, And Nutmeg; Add To Mixture. Using Dough Hook, Mix At Low Speed 1 Minute Or Until All Flour Mixture Is Incorporated Into Liquid. Continue Mixing At Medium Speed 10 Minutes Or Until Dough Is Smooth And Elastic. Dough Temperature Should Be 78 F. To 82 F.

5. Proof: Set In Warm Place (80 F.) 1 1/2 Hours Or Until Double In Bulk.

6. Punch: Divide Into 3 To 4 Lb Pieces; Shape Each Piece Into A Smooth Ball; Let Rest 10 To 20 Minutes.

7. Make-Up: Roll Each Piece To 1/2 Inch Thickness. Cut With Floured Doughnut Cutter.

8. Place On Floured Sheet Pans; Let Rise 30 Minutes Or Until Light.

9. Fry: Until Golden Brown On Underside. Turn And Fry On Other Side. Drain On Absorbent Paper.

10. When Cool, Roll In 1 Lb (2 1/4 Cups) Granulated Sugar Or 1 Lb (1 Qt) Sifted Powdered Sugar Or In 1/2 Cinnamon Sugar Filling (Recipe No. D-42), Or Dip In 1/2 Vanilla Glaze Or Variations (Recipe No. D-46). Place Glazed Doughnuts On Racks In Drains.