Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup dairy fresh buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Method

  • Combine sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  • Stir in the egg.
  • Stir in the oil, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  • Sift all remaining ingredients, and add a little at a time.
  • Do this in four or five portions, mixing into wet after each.
  • Mix and turn out on a lightly floured board.
  • Keep the dough a soft soft but not sticky dough.
  • Roll out 1/2 inch thick.
  • Cut with cutter.
  • Fry in hot fat in a deep fryer.
  • Temperature of the oil should be 370 degrees.
  • (Or should fry a bread cube in 60 seconds).
  • Fry until golden brown, turning once during frying time.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Cool.
  • Dust with icing powder or make a butter icing glaze.