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

Heat together; but do not boil; milk, sugar, salt and shortening until shortening is melted. Cool to lukewarm; add yeast. Stir until dissolved. Stir in flour 2 cups at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Put in greased bowl; cover with damp cloth; let rise until double (30 minutes). Dust hands with flour; pinch off pieces the size of golf balls. Stretch into thin 6 to 8 inch circle. Have oil at 350 degrees. Drop ears one at a time in hot oil and fry until it rises to surface. Turn; fry other side until light brown. Drain on paper towel. Sprinkle with sugar mix (1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon).