Old French Market Donuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/4 c. shortening
    1/2 c. sugar
    1 tsp. salt
    1 c. boiling water
    1 c. canned or sweet milk
    1 yeast cake
    2 eggs
    7 1/2 c. plain flour
Preparation
    Pour boiling water over shortening, sugar and salt.
    Add milk; add yeast that has been dissolved in lukewarm water.
    Add beaten eggs; stir in 4 cups flour.
    Beat hard; add enough flour to a soft dough.
    Place in an airtight container and grease top of dough. Cover with a damp cloth and keep in refrigerator until ready to use.
    Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness; cut into squares.
    Drop in hot deep fat and fry until lightly brown.
    Drain on paper towel; dust with powdered sugar.
    Serve hot.
    Dough is best when it is about a week old and does not have to be used all at once.

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