Crullers – New England Fried Cakes

June 4, 2009 | By Admin In Pastries, Fritters, and Doughnuts |

1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
Dash of nutmeg or cinnamon
2 tablespoons melted shortening
1 cup milk
5 to 5 1/2 cups sifted flour
4 level teaspoons baking powder

Mix sugar, eggs, salt, nutmeg, and shortening together; add the milk, then the flour with which the baking powder has been thoroughly sifted and mix all well. Keep the dough as soft as possible.

Place a portion on a floured board and knead lightly until it can be rolled without sticking. Roll out half an inch thick. Cut in circles and fry immediately in deep, hot fat, till golden brown, turning the cakes as soon as they rise.

Drain on paper towels. When cool, dust with powdered sugar.

Note: A cookie cutter can be used to cut the circle shapes.