Preparation Steps
- Dissolve yeast in warm water according to package instructions; set aside.
- Place sugar, shortening, salt and hot water in bowl.
Stir until shortening is melted and sugar is dissolved; cool to lukewarm.
Add cream, egg, 3 cups flour and yeast to sugar-shortening mixture.
Attach bowl and dough hook.
Turn to speed "2" and mix 2 minutes.
- Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough clings to hook and cleans sides of bowl, about 5 minutes longer.
- Place dough on lightly floured board and roll into a 10x24 inch rectangle.
Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 2-inch squares.
- In large heavy saucepan or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 360 degrees.
Fry doughnuts, turning to brown on both sides, about 3 minutes.
- Drain on absorbent towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar.