Title: Soofganiyak (Fried Fruit Cookies)
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 8 servings
4 1/2 c Flour, all-purpose
1 ts Baking powder
1 1/4 c Sugar
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1 c Fruit juice
1 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Salt
2 Egg
Jelly
Powdered sugar
1/4 c Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil; for d
-eep-frying
Sift together flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Beat together till smooth eggs, oil, and fruit juice (raspberry juice is
great, apple juice will do). Add to the flour mixture and stir to make a
soft dough. Form dough into flat cakes (about 3 dozen). Place 1/2 tsp. of
jelly (again, raspberry is wonderful, but any jelly or jam can be used) in
the center of each and roll dough to cover jelly, forming a ball. Deep-fry
balls in hot (380F) oil for 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Dust with
powdered sugar.
