American Crullers

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk


Preparation:

• Cream shortening; add sugar gradually and beaten eggs; sift together flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder; add one-half and mix well; add milk and remainder of dry ingredients to make soft dough.
  

• Roll out on floured board to about ¼-inch thick and cut into strips about 4 inches long and ½-inch wide; roll in hands and twist each strip and bring ends together. Fry in deep hot fat Drain and roll in powdered sugar.