1 1/2 c.milk
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. shortening
2 env. (1/4 oz. each) active dry yeast
4 c. all-purpose flour
Salad oil
Confectioners' sugar

1. In a small saucepan, combine milk, sugar, salt and shortening. Heat but do not boil, stirring until shortening is melted. Remove from heat and let cool.

2. In a large bowl combine cooled mixture with yeast, stirring until dissolved. Stir in flour, 2 cups at a time, beating until smooth.

3. In a large greased bowl place dough batter. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

4. In a deep fryer pan heat 1 inch of oil to 350 degrees.

5. Dust hands with flour and pinch off a small ball of dough. Gently stretch out the dough ball 6-8 inches. Drop into heated oil and cook until golden brown, turning once. Repeat with remaining dough. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.