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Ingredients
- 1 T baking powder
- 2 C flour
- 1/2 t salt
- 1 T shortening
- 2/3 C warm water
- Fat for frying
- sugar and cinnamon
Preparation
Step 1
Stir together dry ingredients. Cut in shortening until it resembles cornmeal. Gradually add water; stir with fork. (Dough will be crumbly). Turn out on a floured surface and knead into a smooth ball. Divide in half; let stand 10 minutes. Roll each half to 12 x 10 inch rectangle. Cut into 1 1/2" squares. Do NOT reroll or patch dough. Fry a few at a time in a deep fat fryer at 400 degrees until golden. Drain on paper towel. Serve hot after they have been rolled in sugar and cinnamon mixture.