Fánk - Hungarian Doughnuts

Directions
Dissolve yeast in warm milk; add 2 cups flour and let stand in warm place for 1/2 hour.
In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light; add to the yeast mixture.
Add 5 cups flour and melted butter; let rise until doubled in bulk.
Place dough on floured surface and pat with hands until 1/2 inch thick.
Cut into circles with doughnut cutter.
Cover and let rise until doubled.
Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit; deep fry until golden.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon yeast
• 1 pint milk, scalded and cooled
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 7 cups flour, divided
• oil (for frying)