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.