Instructions: In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt, eggs and milk. Blend with beater. Add 4 cups of the flour, beat smooth. Add shortening; beat in remaining flour. cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight. Roll out on floured board to 1/8" thickness. Cut into 2 1/2" squares. Deep fry at 360F 2-3 minutes until lightly browned on each side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle heavily with powdered sugar.

Serve hot with cafe au lait.

Note: this dough can be kept for up to a week in refrigerator and actually improves with age; just punch down when it rises. Dough can also be frozen; simply thaw, cut and roll, or shape donuts before freezing. Tastes like the original!

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