Ingredients
1½cupsall-purpose flour
1¼tspbaking powder
¼tspsalt
1tbspwhite sugar
3tbspbutter
2eggs,lightly beaten
4cupsvegetable oil,for frying
1cupconfectioners’ sugar
1cuphoney
Preparation
Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together. Cut in the butter until well-blended. Stir in the eggs and mix thoroughly.
Knead dough on a floured surface until dough is elastic. Let dough rest for 1 hour.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F.
Divide dough into 4 parts, keeping each piece covered until ready to use. Roll each piece into a thin rectangle for about 8×10-inch. Cut dough into strips about 8-inch long and ¾-inch wide. Tie each strip into a loose knot.
Fry cookies in hot oil 3 to 4 at a time, until golden brown.
Transfer cookies to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain well and sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and honey, if desired.
Serve hot or cold.
