Fastnachts (Doughnuts)

2 cups sifted flour1/2 tsp. salt1 tbsp. sugar4 tsp. baking powder1 cup milk1 egg2 tbsp. melted shortening Sift flour, salt, sugar and baking powder. Combine remaining ingredients and add to the dry ingredients. Stir just enough to dampen the flour. Pour into greased pans filling pans 2/3 full. Bake in hot oven (425 F) 20…