In a large bowl, add the milk in a stream to the yeast and stir until yeast is dissolved. Beat in 3 cups of the flour and let batter rise, covered in a warm place for about 1 hour. (best place is in your oven with the oven light on). Then beat in the lard or shortening, sugar, salt and remaining 2 cups of the flour. Beat the dough until it leaves the sides of the bowl and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour. (back to the oven). Roll out dough 1/2" thick on a slightly floured board, and with a floured 2 inch cutter or glass, cut out rounds. Fry the rounds in batches in deep hot fat 350* turning them unrtil they are golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain and serve hot. Makes 24. Please note-this is the original recipe, I do not use lard; I used a vegetable shortening. Lard does give it a different texture. 94-10-18 - Granma