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Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. margarine (1/2 stick)
  • 1/4 c. warm water
  • 1 pkg. dry yeast
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3 1/4 c. flour, divided

Method

  • Scald milk; stir in sugar, salt and margarine.
  • Cool to lukewarm.
  • Dissolve dry yeast in water.
  • Add to lukewarm milk, egg and half of the flour.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Stir in remaining flour.
  • Turn out on a lightly floured board.
  • Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease all sides.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk (about 1 hour).
  • Punch dough down.
  • Roll out about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter (no hole in center).
  • Cover and let rise in warm place until double in bulk. Fry in deep lard, 375° for 2 to 3 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
  • Drain on absorbent paper.
  • While warm, dust with powdered sugar.