INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup
warm water (110 degrees F)
2
packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup
whole milk
1/3 cup
vegetable shortening or lard
1/3 cup
sugar
1 tsp
salt
3 1/2
to 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided
2
large eggs, beaten
Optional: pinch of nutmeg or cardamom
2 cups
confectioners’ sugar, sifted
3 tbsp
water
1/2 tsp
vanilla extract
Vegetable oil, for frying