Baking Powder Sugar Crullers

Ingredients

• 5 cups sifted flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp baking powder
• 1 ¼ cups sugar
• 3 tbsp shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• oil for frying

Method

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Rub in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. 2 In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in the milk. Pour this liquid into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
3. 3 Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out to a thickness of one-half inch.
4. 4 Cut the dough into desired shapes using a knife or cutter.
5. 5 Fry the crullers in hot fat until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.