Fank Hungarian Doughnuts

Secrets of Hungarian cooking.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 40

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon  yeast
• 1  pint milk, scalded and cooled
• 4  egg yolks
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 7  cups flour, divided
•  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk; add 2 cups flour and let stand in warm place for 1/2 hour.
2. In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light; add to the yeast mixture.
3. Add 5 cups flour and melted butter; let rise until doubled in bulk.
4. Place dough on floured surface and pat with hands until 1/2 inch thick.
5. Cut into circles with doughnut cutter.
6. Cover and let rise until doubled.
7. Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit; deep fry until golden.