nana's fastnachts

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

• warm the milk in a small saucepan until it , then remove from heat. let cool until lukewarm. in a small bowl, proof the yeast by adding the warm water to the yeast. let stand 10 minutes.
• in a large bowl mix together the teaspoon of sugar and 3 cups of the flour. stir in milk until smooth. add proofed yeast and mix well. cover and let rise until doubled in size.
• stir in beaten eggs, melted butter or margarine, one cup of sugar, salt, and enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough. cover and let rise for a second time until doubled.
• punch down dough and divide into 2 portions. on a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness. cut dough with a biscuit cutter. make 2 slits with a sharp knife in the middle of each doughnut. cover and let rise a third time until doubled in size.
• deep fat fry in oil or lard for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until lightly browned. rotate to ensure even cooking. drain on brown paper bags. toss in confectioners sugar while still warm.