Classic Fried Dough

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour 4 tbsp. shortening 2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup warm water 2 pkgs. yeast, dissolved together with 1/2 cup warm water 2 cups warm water

Preparation

Step 1

Use a bowl with a cover. Combine liquids; add flour, shortening and salt. Mix well. Grease top of dough lightly. Put in bowl and cover. Let air out of bowl every 15-20 minutes. Let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Shape dough with fingers. Put in hot grease and fry until golden brown.