INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 packages yeast
- 6 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 eggs, well beaten
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cream together shortening, sugar, and salt.
- Add one cup boiling water and one cup milk. Set aside.
- Mix yeast well in 1/4 cup warm water. Add this and beaten eggs to the mixture and mix well.
- Add 3 1/2 cups flour and beat with spoon. Add another 3 cups of flour and mix. Put the dough in a greased covered container in the refrigerator.
- When ready to fry, roll out dough 1/4 inch thick and cut into 3 inch squares with a knife. Use knife to cut 1/2 inch slit in the middle of each square.
- Fry in deep fat about 360 degrees until golden brown on both sides. Powdered sugar may be sprinkled on top. Drain on paper towels.
Source: http://realcajunrecipes.com/