Fastnaughts

bread

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40 min active · 2 hr 30 min total (times estimated)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup scalded milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 pkg. yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 4 1/4 cups sifted flour
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • sugar, for finishing

Steps

  1. Combine 3/4 cup scalded milk, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1 tsp. salt. Let cool till lukewarm.
  2. Sprinkle 1 pkg. yeast over 1/4 cup warm water; let dissolve.
  3. Mix that with the milk mixture, 4 1/4 cups sifted flour, 1/3 cup shortening, and 2 eggs.
  4. Knead and let rise one hour.
  5. Roll out about 1/3" thick and cut into squares.
  6. Let rise 30 min.
  7. Fry in deep hot fat (375°) until golden brown.
  8. Dust with sugar. Serve while still warm.