Holiday Barbie - Tiny Donuts

Ingredients

• 8 cups canola oil
• for frying
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• sifted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup milk
• Cinnamon-sugar
• for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oil in either a large Dutch oven or deep-fryer to about 365 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl mix together flour, salt and baking powder.
3. In a small bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Combine the lemon juice and the milk together in a small bowl, and add to the egg mixture.
6. Stir in the flour mixture and combine well to create the doughnut batter.
7. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
8. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1 to 2-inch thickness.
9. Using a 2 1/2-inch pastry cutter, cut out doughnuts.
10. Allow to rest for another 5 minutes, then fry in hot oil, in batches, until golden brown.
11. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
12. Coat with cinnamon-sugar and place on a serving platter.