Doughnuts

'Mix the milk, fat, and salt together until lukewarm.'

'Add the yeast; let it rest for 5 minutes.'

'Add 2 1/2 cups of sifted flour.'

'Beat until the dough is smooth and elastic.'

'Cover and let it rise until bubbles appear on the surface.'

'Combine the eggs, sugar, and spices; mix well.'

'Add enough flour to form a dough that can be kneaded.'

'Knead the dough well.'

'Cover and let it rise again until it has doubled in size.'

'Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1 cm thickness.'

'Cut into circles; if possible, cut one smaller circle in the middle for a ring shape.'

'Let it rise once more until it has doubled in size.'

'Fry some at the same time in plenty of hot fat, for 3 minutes or until lightly golden.'

'Flip them once.'

'Drain on paper towels.'

'Make approximately 3 batches of doughnuts.'