Maple Bars

• 2 pkg. dry yeast
• 1/4 c. lukewarm water
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 c. hot milk
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 4 to 5 c. flour

1. Dissolve yeast in water.
2. Add sugar, salt, shortening and milk. Stir until shortening melts.
3. When mixture has cooled to lukewarm, add eggs.
4. Stir in 2 cups of flour.
5. Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups to 2 cups more flour, more if needed.
6. Place in a greased bowl and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 2 hours.
7. Press down and roll out on slightly floured board 1/2-inch thick in a rectangle shape. Cut with a sharp knife.
8. Let rise uncovered to form a crust and double in bulk.
9. Fry a few at a time in deep fat, 365u0b0, for about 3 minutes.
10. When it rises to the surface and turns brown, turn it over and brown.
11. Remove and drain on paper towel.
12. When warm, spread with icing.

yeast, water, sugar, salt, shortening, hot milk, eggs, flour

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=402392 (may not work)