Crullers

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the shortening and sugar together until thoroughly mixed.
2. 2
   Add eggs and beat well.
3. 3
   Sift dry ingredients together and add alternately with cream to creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Mix thoroughly. Place dough on floured board and pat and roll to 1/2-inch thickness.
5. 5
   Cut into 6 x 1-inch strips.
6. 6
   Twist dough and press ends together.
7. 7
   Fry a few at a time in hot, deep fat (360°) until brown; drain.
8. 8
   Dust with powdered sugar.
9. 9
   Yields 2 dozen.