FASTNACHTS

FASTNACHTS
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 t. salt
2 eggs
21/4 t. (1 package) active dry yeast
2 T. warm water
7 cups flour, more or less
powdered sugar

Bring the milk and shortening to the boiling point, but do not boil. turn off the heat and stir in sugar and salt; cool to lukewarm. Beat eggs and add to the milk mixture.

Dissolve the yeast in 2 T. warm water. Let stand till slightly bubbly and then add to the milk mixture.

Sift and measure the flour and then add enough milk to mixture to form a soft dough that can be handled easily. Knead the dough for 5 minutes. Put in the refrigerator overnight.

In the morning, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch squares.Make a slit in the center of each square. Cover with a towel and let rise for 45 minutes.

Fry in deep fat until golden brown. While still warm, roll in powdered sugar