2 cakes regular size yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
3/4 c. lukewarm milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. sifted flour
1/3 c. butter
2 eggs
3 to 3 1/2 c. sifted all purpose flour
Grease for frying

Dissolve yeast in water. Add to milk, sugar, and salt. Add eggs, butter and 1 cup of flour. Beat with spoon until smooth. Add rest of flour and mix with hands. Knead until smooth (no lumps) and elastic. Let rise in warm place 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Roll out 1/2 inch thick and cut with donut cutter. Let rise on board for 30 minutes. Heat grease until hot, approximately 385 degrees and fry donuts until golden brown on both sides. Drain on a towel and while still warm dip into sugar.