Recipe

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• 1 (.25 oz) package active dry yeast
• 1 tsp white sugar
• 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees cup)
• 6 eggs
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
• 2 cups white sugar

• 1 Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/4 cup warm water; set aside.
• 2 In small bowl, beat eggs until thick.
• 3 Put flour in large bowl, making a well in the center. Into the well add yeast, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, melted butter, milk, 1 cup water, and salt. Beat thoroughly to form a soft, smooth dough. Cover, let dough rise until doubled.
• 4 Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drop dough by big teaspoonfuls into oil, fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, shake in a bag of sugar to coat, and serve hot.