Maple Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. hot milk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
4 to 5 c. flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in water.
Add sugar, salt, shortening and milk. Stir until shortening melts.
When mixture has cooled to lukewarm, add eggs.
Stir in 2 cups of flour.
Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups to 2 cups more flour, more if needed.
Place in a greased bowl and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 2 hours.
Press down and roll out on slightly floured board 1/2-inch thick in a rectangle shape. Cut with a sharp knife.
Let rise uncovered to form a crust and double in bulk.
Fry a few at a time in deep fat, 365\u00b0, for about 3 minutes.
When it rises to the surface and turns brown, turn it over and brown.
Remove and drain on paper towel.
When warm, spread with icing.