Dissolve yeast in water.

Add milk, sugar, salt, shortening and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.

Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

On a floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes.

Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top.

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch down and shape into 15 ovals, 5-½-in. round by ⅛-in.

thick. Heat 3-4 in. of oil to 375° in deep-fat fryer.

Fry ovals, one at a time, 3 minutes per side or until golden brown.

Drain.

Mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over warm pastries.

Yield: 15 servings.