Polske Paczki

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk.
2. 2
   Add 2 cups flour, let stand in warm place 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, grated rind of orange or lemon and scant teaspoon of salt until light.
4. 4
   Add this to the sponge.
5. 5
   Melt butter and add this to the sponge.
6. 6
   Add 5 cups flour, cover and allow to rise for about one hour or until double in bulk.
7. 7
   When light, turn on floured board and pat with hands until dough is one-half an inch in thickness.
8. 8
   Cut with doughnut cutter, cover and let rise again until light.
9. 9
   Drop in deep hot fat and fry until done.