Crullers (Twisted)
This recipe for crullers uses baking powder for leavening.
¼ cup (60 ml) butter
1 cup (240 ml) granulated sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
4 cups (950 ml) sifted all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (240 ml) milk
Fat for deep frying
Confectioners' sugar
Cream butter and sugar; add eggs.
Sift flour with baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Mix into batter alternately with milk to make a dough. Chill dough.
Roll dough out ¼ inch (0.75 cm) thick. Cut dough into strips measuring 1 x 8 inches (2.5 x 20 cm).
Fold each strip in half lengthwise; twist several times and pinch ends together.
Deep fry in hot (380°F / 200˚C) fat on until golden brown, flipping to cook both sides.
Place crullers on absorbent paper to drain, and cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.