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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Native
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Salt
1 tb Baking powder -- +1 ts
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°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.
