Croquiqnolles

18 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Sugar
¼ cup Water
½ teaspoon Nutmeg
4 Eggs
4½ cup Flour,self-rising,sifted
Vegetable oil for deep-fryin

Directions

1. In large mixing bowl, blend sugar and water; stir in nutmeg. 2. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 3. Gradually blend in enough flour to make a stiff dough that can be easily handled.

4. Turn out onto lightly floured surface; divide in half. 5. Roll out each half ½-inch thick. 6. With floured 2½-inch doughnut cutter, cut out doughnuts. 7. Heat oil to 375'F.; deep-fry doughnuts until golden brown, turning once.

8. Drain thoroughly on paper towels. 9. Dust with sugar, is desired. NOTE: New Orleans is known for its fried cakes. The name derives from the French verb "croquer," to crunch.

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