Fried Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Add yeast to warm water to dissolve.
2. 2
   Combine milk, sugar, shortening and salt; add yeast.
3. 3
   Gradually add flour until a round ball forms.
4. 4
   May be beaten in mixer with dough hook attachment. Cover with cloth and let dough rise until double.
5. 5
   Drop from tablespoon into melted shortening and fry like doughnuts until golden brown.
6. 6
   Serve with preserves, apple butter, honey, or syrup. Yields 7 dozen biscuits.