6 Eggs

3 tb Granulated sugar

1/4 ts Salt

1/2 ts Orange flavoring

1 ts Almond flavoring

3 c Flour

2 tb Butter; - softened

Oil; for frying 1/2 c Confectioner's sugar

Variation: 6 c Flour

2 tb Baking powder

1/4 c Sugar

1 ts Salt

1/2 c Lard; softened

6 Eggs

Oil; for frying 1 c Confectioner's sugar

Beat eggs, sugar, salt and flavorings; place flour on board, cut in butter; add eggs and knead until s smooth ball; if dough is too soft, gradually add a little flour; divide dough into 4 pieces and roll each piece to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured board; cut with pastry cutter into strips 6 inches long and 1 inch wide; tie into a loose knot and deep fry until golden brown; drain and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. Variation: Combine dry ingredients and mix well; cut in lard and add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition; knead as above; cut into strips, tie into a knot, fry and drain on paper towels; cool and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. Chuck Ozburn -----