Ingrients & Directions
4 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Salt
1 tb +1 tsp Baking powder
1 tb Shortening; , melted
2 c Milk; , lukewarm
Shortening for deep frying
Sift flour, salt and baking powder into bowl. Stir in shortening and milk.
Knead lightly to gather dough into ball. Roll out dough on lightly floured
board. Cut into diamond shapes. Cut small slit in the center of each
diamond.
Heat shortening in deep fryer to 370 deg. F. When dropping diamond-shaped
dough into hot oil, stretch the dough a little bit lengthwise, and pull
open the slit in the center. Fry 2 or 3 at a time until golden on both
sides. Drain on paper towels.
Yields
1 Servings