1 c. milk
2 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
2 pkgs. yeast
1 c. warm water
4 1/4 c. flour

Scald milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Let it cool.

In a large mixing bowl, add water and dissolve yeast. Add milk mixture and flour; blend well. Put towel over the mixture and let it rise.

When mixture doubles in size, pull a piece the size you want, stretch it, put a hole in the middle and deep fry until golden brown. Shake in mixture of sugar and cinnamon if desired.