Fried Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 teaspoons yeast
2 cups warm milk
1/4 cup shortening (Crisco)
3 1/2 - 4 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
oil (for deep frying)

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in milk and let stand 10 minutes or until foamy.
Stir in shortening.
Gradually add flour, sugar and salt and mix until smooth.
Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let stand until doubled (2 hours).
On a floured board roll dough into rectangle 1/4 inch thick.
Heat oil in deep frying or large skillet to 375-degrees F.
Cut dough with biscuit cutter (or use a drinking glass) and drop a few at a time into the oil.
When biscuit is puffed and brown turn and brown other side.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
These can be made ahead and reheated in a 200-degree oven for 5-10 minutes.