Baursaki (Fried Doughnuts)

Ingredients:

4 cups flour
2 tablespoons yeast
½ cup water
½ cup milk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1½ tablespoons sugar
2 cups vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt

Procedure:
Combine all ingredients into a large mixing bowl to form dough. Knead the dough on a floured surface, then return to mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and let sit for 30 minutes. Heat oil in deep skillet over high heat. Pull off Tablespoon-size pieces of the dough and roll into a ball.Press down slightly, then drop carefully into oil and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Optional: sprinkle with sugar.