1 1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. shortening
2 pkgs. dry yeast
4 c. flour
Oil for frying

In saucepan combine milk, sugar, salt and shortening is melted. Do not let boil. Cool mixture to lukewarm.

Add yeast and stir until dissolved; stir in flour, 2 cups at a time. Beat after each addition until smooth. Put in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let rise until double, about 30 minutes.

Dust hands with flour. Pinch off pieces of dough about the size of a golf ball. Stretch each piece into a thin 6" to 8" circle.

Fry, 1 at a time, in 350 degree oil until dough rises to the surface. Turn and fry other side until light brown. Drain on absorbent paper and sprinkle generously with sugar mixture (recipe follows).

Sugar mixture; combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon.