Fritti (Italian Deep-Fried Yeast Doughnuts) | La Cucina Grandinetti

Ingredients

• 1/4 ounce (2 envelopes) active dry yeast
• 1-1/4 cups warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
• 1/2 cup lukewarm milk
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup oil (or 1/3 cup vegetable shortening)
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 quart vegetable (or peanut) oil for frying