1/2 c. boiling water
1/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. evaporated milk, undiluted
1/4 c. warm water
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 pkg. yeast
1 egg, beaten

Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over sugar, salt and shortening. Stir until dissolved. Add milk and cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water, add with egg. Add flour; knead. Place in greased bowl and turn to bring up greased side. Cover with wax paper and towel, place in refrigerator about 4 hours. Divide in half, roll out, cut in squares and fry in deep fat. Drain and sprinkle with powdered sugar.