| OLD FASHIONED DOUGHNUTS 1/2 cup milk 1 egg beaten 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon melted butter 2 teaspoons baking powder about 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt confectioners or granulated sugar vegetable oil or shortening for frying Mix the milk, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, salt, egg and butter in a large bowl. Add the flour gradually, using just enough so that the dough is firm enough to handle. Cover the dough and chill for about an hour. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead for a few minutes. Roll out about 1/2 inch thick. Cut with a doughnut cutter or sharp knife into 3 inch rounds,cutting out the centers (which can also be fried). Place on a lightly floured piece of waxed paper and let rest for about 5 minutes. Heat fryer oil to 360 degrees. Fry about 3 or 4 doughnuts at a time, turning with a fork or tongs when one side is browned and continuing tofry until brown all over. Drain on paper towels and dredge in sugar. Yield: 18 doughnuts. CHOCOLATE DOUGHNUTS.........add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa with the flour. Dust the drained doughnuts with sugar or spread on creamy chocolate frosting. MOUSE EARS 1 can refrigerator biscuits 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 cup melted butter 1/2 cup sugar shortening or oil for frying Flatten biscuits into thin circles. Fry in hot oil (360 degrees), until light brown. Drain on paper towels. While still hot, brush with butter on both sides and sprinkle with mixture of cinnamon sugar. DEEP FRIED CHICKEN WINGS 2 pounds chicken wings 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 egg 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice Heat oil to 375 degrees. Cut tips from wings and save for stock or discard. Cut wings in half at joint. In one shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, and basil. In second shallow dish, combine egg, milk and lemon juice. Roll wings in seasoned flour, then dip in egg mixture. Roll again in seasoned flour and place on wire rack for 30 minutes to dry. Roll in flour again if coating is still moist. Fry wings in small batches of 5 or 6 until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. APPLE FRITTERS 1 egg 1 cup sifted flour 1/2 cup milk 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 Tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup diced apple Beat egg with milk, then stir in oil and apple. Add combined dry ingredients, stir just until mixed. Drop from a tablespoon into deep liquid shortening heated to 365 degrees. Fry about 4 minutes or until brown and done in the middle. Put on paper towels to drain off excess oil. DEEP FRIED ICE CREAM DEEP FRIED POTATO PUFFS 3/4 c. water |
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