1 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 to 2 eggs
3-3/4 c. sifted flour
spices, raisins, chopped nuts, freeze dried onions
2 qts. water
1 tbsp. sugar

Scald milk, butter 1 tbsp sugar and salt together and let cool enough so as to not kill the yeast. Add dry yeast and mix well.

Blend in eggs and flour.

Knead soft dough about 10 minutes, adding more flour if necessary to make it firm enough to handle. Let rise in covered bowl until double in size. Punch down and cut into 18 pieces.

Roll each piece into a rope about 7 inches long and taper at the ends. Wet the ends to help seal them. Form into donut shaped rings and let rise on a covered floured surface for about 15 minutes. To help firm dough you may chill it 2 hours.

Drop rings one at a time into 2 quarts of almost boiling water and 1 tablespoon of sugar. As rings surface turn them over and cook about 3 minutes longer. Skim out and place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Coat with beaten egg white and put in preheated 400°F oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.