Anonymous Fri Oct 07 16:41:11 2005

1 pk Active dry yeast

1-1/2 c Warm water; 105 F

1/2 c Sugar

1 ts Salt

1 Egg

1 c Evaporated milk; undiluted

7 c Flour

1/4 c Shortening; softened

Oil for frying

Powdered sugar

In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt, eggs, and milk.

Blend with a beater. Add four cups of the flour, beat until smooth. Add shortening and beat

in remaining flour. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight. roll out on a floured board to

1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares. Deep fry at 360 F for 2 to 3 minutes until

lightly browned on each side. Drain on paper towels and prinkle heavily with powdered

sugar. Serve hot with coffee. This dough can be kept for up to a week in the refrigerator and

actually improves with age. Just punch it down when it rises. Dough can also be frozen;

simply thaw, cut and roll, or shape doughnuts before freezing. Tastes like the original

French Market Doughnuts served in Louisiana. Posted in Fido COOKING - source not on

file.