SWEET PASTRY FRITTERS

SWEET PASTRY FRITTERS

From Vicki Troyer Bernardi

1 2/3 cups flour                          2 T. water

Lard                                           1/4 t. salt

1 T. granulated sugar                 Confectioners' sugar

1 egg

Combine:     the flour, 1/4 c. lard, 1 T. sugar, the egg, water and salt

Knead:         into a smooth, soft dough

Place:          dough into a bowl

Cover:         dough and let rest 15 minutes

Roll:             dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch

Cut:              dough into ribbons about 5 inches long, 1/2 inch wide

Twist:           into simple bow-like shapes

Melt:             lard in skillet to cover pan up to 1 inch; heat to hot

Add:              pastry bows, loosely in skillet; golden brown each side

Drain:           to paper towels

Sprinkle:       with sugar liberally

May be served hot or cold. Serves 4-6.