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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 to 7 tablespoons water
  • Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
  • Powdered sugar
  • Honey (optional)

Method

  • Combine 1 1/4 cups flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
  • Gradually mix in enough water to form moist but not wet dough.
  • Turn out dough onto floured surface and knead until smooth, sprinkling with more flour or moistening with more water by teaspoonfuls if necessary, about 10 minutes.
  • Wrap dough in plastic.
  • Let rest at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
  • Pour oil into heavy medium saucepan to depth of 1 inch and heat to 350F.
  • Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
  • Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
  • Working in batches, fry dough until puffed and golden brown, turning occasionally, about 2 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer fritters to paper towels and drain.
  • Sift powdered sugar over fritters.
  • Serve with more powdered sugar and honey, if desired.