Ingredients:

1/2 cup boiling water
2 tbsp. shortening
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 package yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 egg, beaten
3 3/4 cups silted flour (approximately)
Confectioners sugar

Cooking Instructions:

Pour boiling water over shortening, sugar and salt.

Add milk and let stand until warm.

Dissolve yeast n warm waater and add to milk mixture with the beaten egg.
Stir in 2 cups flour. Beat Add enough flour to make a soft dough.

Place in a greased bowl; grease top of dough, cover with waxed paper and a cloth; chill until ready to use.

Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness.

Do not let dough rise before frying.

Cut into squares and fry, a few at a time, in deep hot fat (360 F); brown on one side, turn and brown on other.

Drain on absorbent paper.

Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.