Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1½ cups warm water (approx. 105° to 110°F)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2¼ tsp yeast
  • 2 eggs (slightly beaten)
  • 1¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 6½ cups bread flour
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • Baking spray (or softened butter (for greasing the pan))
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 3 cups confectioners sugar

Instruction

  • Add water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 10 minutes. (Using the large bowl of your stand mixer works well)
  • In another bowl, blend together the eggs, salt, and evaporated milk until incorporated.
  • Turn blender on medium, and slowly add egg mixture to the yeast mixture.
  • In two separate bowls, measure out the bread flour, 3 cups in 1, and 3 cups in another.
  • Add 3 cups of the flour to the yeast mixture and mix to combine.
  • Add the shortening and continue to mix will adding the remaining flour, adding more flour if dough is too wet.
  • Remove dough from the bowl and place it on a lightly floured surface.
  • Knead until smooth. About 5 minutes.
  • Spray a large bowl with non-stick spray.
  • Put dough into the bowl and cover with a kitchen towel.
  • Let rise for at least 2 hours...or even better, overnight.
  • Pre-heat oil in deep-fryer to 350°F.
  • Roll the dough out to a large, 1/4-inch thick rectangle
  • Cut into 2-inch x 1-inch rectangles.
  • Deep-fry, flipping constantly until they become nice and golden
  • Drain on a paper-towels.
  • Toss in a paper bag with confectioner's sugar