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Ingredients:

• 1 bottle (48 ounces) oil
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups flour to roll out dough

Method:

• Fill a deep pot 1/2 to 2/3 full with oil
• Turn on medium flame or stove setting and let oil heat while you make the dough
• Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar
• Blend in egg and milk and form into a ball of dough
• Roll it out
• Pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness
• Cut in 2-inch squares and fry in hot oil
• Flip once
• Should turn golden brown when done
• Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving
• Best if served warm
• Serves 6 to 8