Punczki (Raised Doughnuts)

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk.
2. 2
   Add 2 cups flour.
3. 3
   Mix and let stand in warm place 1/2 hour.
4. 4
   Then beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt until light.
5. 5
   Add this to the yeast sponge.
6. 6
   Melt butter. Add to sponge.
7. 7
   Add 5 cups flour.
8. 8
   Mix well until hands are clean. Cover and allow dough to raise 1 hour.
9. 9
   Turn on floured board and pat with hands until dough is 1/2-inch high.
10. 10
    Cut with doughnut cutter, cover and let rise again.
11. 11
    Then fry in hot oil.
12. 12
    Use your favorite icing.