1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. shortening
4 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 yeast cakes
4 tbsp. warm water
4 3/4 c. flour
3 eggs, beaten well
Frosting (recipe follows)

FROSTING:

1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
3 tbsp. butter
Milk
Maple syrup

Bring milk to boiling point and pour over shortening, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to lukewarm mixture in bowl along with flour and eggs; mix well.

Grease bowl and add dough, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled. Turn out onto a well floured board and roll 1/2" thick. Cut into 2"x4" pieces. Let rise again in warm place until double.

Deep fry in oil heated to 375 degrees in deep skillet or fryer until golden on all sides. Remove to paper towels to drain. Make Frosting and frost bars while still warm.