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[edit] Ingredients
1 |
pkg. active dry yeast |
1 ½ |
cups warm water |
½ |
cup sugar |
1 |
teaspoon salt |
2 |
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1 |
cup undiluted evaporated milk |
7 |
cups all-purpose flour |
¼ |
cup soft shortening |
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Confectioners' sugar, sifted |
[edit] Preparation
Step 1 |
In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt and eggs with milk. Blend with mixer. Add 4 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add shortening, then beat in remaining flour. Cover and chill several hours. Roll out 2 1/2 inch squares about 1/8 inch thick, roll first and then cut the squares. Deep fry at 360 degrees 2 to 3 minutes (until lightly browned on each side). Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 5 dozen. |






