Grandma Jo'S Irish Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 pkg. RapidRise yeast
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. milk
4 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Preparation

Set aside 2 cups flour.
In a large bowl, mix remaining flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
Heat water, milk and margarine to 125\u00b0 to 130\u00b0.
Stir into dry mixture.
Mix in only enough reserved flour to make a soft dough.
On a floured surface, knead for 4 minutes. Put into a greased bowl.
Place the bowl in a pan of hot tap water.
Cover the bowl and let rise for 15 to 20 minutes. Divide in half and roll out on a floured surface. Cut into squares and fry in shortening or oil until lightly browned on both sides.