Crullers (twisted)

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• to taste fat for deep frying
• to taste confectioners' sugar

Steps

1. Cream the butter and sugar.
2. Add the eggs.
3. Sift the flour with the baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Mix into the batter alternately with the milk to make a dough.
5. Chill the dough.
6. Roll the dough out ¼ inch (0.75 cm) thick.
7. Cut the dough into strips measuring 1 x 8 inches (2.5 x 20 cm).
8. Fold each strip in half lengthwise.
9. Twist several times and pinch the ends together.
10. Deep fry in hot (380°F / 200˚C) fat until golden brown, flipping to cook both sides.
11. Place the crullers on absorbent paper to drain and cool.
12. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.