Crullers

Ingredients

• 1 quart All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cupful Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.)
• 1/2 cupful Butter
• 1 cupful Granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls Baking powder (Originally Royal Baking Powder.)
• 3/4 pint Whole milk
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoonful Ground nutmeg (Originally Royal Extract Nutmeg.)
• as needed Sifted powdered sugar
• as needed Lard (or vegetable oil)

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Rub in the butter and lard until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, nutmeg, and milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms, just soft enough to handle.
2. 2On a well-floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut the dough into strips about 1/2 inch square. Twist the strips into different shapes. Heat plenty of lard or vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the crullers in the hot oil until they are a light brown color, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
3. 3Serve the crullers warm, dusted with sifted powdered sugar.