1/2 c. milk
1 tbsp. + 3/4 tsp. sugar
1 tbsp. + 3/4 tsp. shortening
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 env. active dry yeast (about 1 1/4 tsp.)
1/2 c. warm water
3 c. flour (approx.)
2 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. sugar & 1 tsp. cinnamon

1. Scald (or warm) milk on medium heat.

2. Add sugar, shortening and salt to warm milk. Cool in refrigerator.

3. Put warm water in large mixing bowl and sprinkle yeast over.

4. Add milk mixture and 1/2 of flour to yeast-water and stir well.

5. Add enough of remaining flour to make dough stiff.

6. Knead dough on floured counter 8 to 10 minutes until smooth looking and elastic. (Do not under knead.)

7. Put dough in a greased medium bowl, turn dough over.

8. Cover dough with plastic wrap and rubber band. Let rise.

9. Heat oil to 375 degrees on medium high heat.

10. Divide dough into pieces equal to partners. Flatten dough with rolling pin until very thin.

12. At 375 degrees remove thermometer and immediately add 1 to 2 ears with tongs.

12. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Pop any large bubbles.

13. Drain on paper towels. Wipe with butter and sprinkle on cinnamon and sugar.