3 1/4 c. flour
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. milk
1/4 c. shortening
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
3 egg yolks
Cooking oil
Powdered sugar

Combine 2 cups flour and yeast. Heat milk, shortening, 1/3 cup sugar and salt until warm; stir occasionally. Add vanilla; milk mixture, eggs and egg yolks to dry ingredients. Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute.

Beat at high speed for 3 minutes. Stir in 1 1/4 cup flour and cover. Let rise until dough is double original mass. Drop tablespoons of dough into deep hot fat, 375 degrees. Fry 3 minutes. Dough should turn light brown. Drain on paper towel. Serve immediately sprinkled with powdered sugar.