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Chereggis

Source of Recipe


Helen Campbell






List of Ingredients



• 3 C. flour
  
• 3/4 C. sugar
  
• 2 T. Baking powder
  
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  
• 1/2 tsp. salt
  
• 1 C. prepared mashed potatoes
  
• 3 T. margarine
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1/2 C. milk
  
• 1 tsp. vanilla
  






Instructions



1. Mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
   
   
2. Cut in potatoes and margarine with a pastry blender.
   
   
3. Combine eggs, milk and vanilla. Add to bowl and mix well.
   
   
4. Roll out on floured board and cut into diamond shapes. Make a small slit in the center and pull one of the long ends through.
   
   
5. Deep-fry in hot oil as for regular donuts.
   
   
6. Sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar as they come out of the deep-fryer.
   
   






Final Comments


These don't HAVE to be bowtie shapes but it is a great way to make them if you don't have a donut cutter (and they remind me of my childhood made this way).