Cruellers

 

Title: Cruellers
Contributor: Jenny Pauls
Catetories: Desserts & Sweets, Mennonite/German/Russian
Recipe: Not really sweet, these fried pastries are part of my childhood and SO amazingly good with watermelon (chew a bite of each together). They don't last, so only make what you plan to eat in a day.

A half recipe seems about right for 4 people.

2.5 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 T. baking powder
2/3 c. milk
2 eggs.
1/4 c. oil (plus more for frying)
3/4 t. salt

Mix and pat out on a floured counter to about 1/4" thick. Cut approx 1"x3" strips. Fry in hot oil until golden. Drain on paper towels.