French Crullers

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, salt, Crisco and water in saucepan; heat to a brisk boil.
2. 2
   Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon.
3. 3
   Beat until mixture forms a smooth ball that will leave the sides of the pan.
4. 4
   Place in a bowl.
5. 5
   Beat in eggs one at a time, then continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Add vanilla.
6. 6
   Chill mixture.
7. 7
   Now force mixture through a pastry tube.
8. 8
   Make into rings on oiled wax paper.
9. 9
   Drop into hot oil at 380° and brown on both sides.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.