Crullers - shortening

Method

• Cream shortening; add sugar, then well beaten eggs.
• Sift baking powder, nutmeg, salt and 1 cup flour.
• Add, alternately with milk, to 1st mixture.
• Add additional flour to make dough stiff enough to handle.
• Toss on floured board.
• Roll 1/2-inch thick and cut into strips.
• Twist and fry in deep fat (300° to 370°).
• Drain on ungreased paper and when cool, roll in powdered sugar.
• Makes about 3 dozen.