1 c. boiling water
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. evaporated milk
1 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
2 eggs, well beaten
7 1/2 c. sifted flour
Confectioners' sugar

Pour boiling water over shortening, sugar and salt. Add milk and cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and stir into cooled mixture. Add beaten eggs. Stir in 4 cups flour. Beat. Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Place in greased bowl. Brush with melted butter and cover bowl with a damp cloth. Chill until ready to use. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into small squares, and dry in hot deep fat (360 degrees), turn to brown. Do not let dough rise before frying. Drain on absorbent paper. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Makes 60 doughnuts.