Fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar — a Skalka and Karmazin family recipe. Light, crispy, and perfect with coffee.

Ingredients

• 3 eggs, well beaten
• 2 Tbsp wine or rum
• 2-3 cups flour
• Salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Oil for deep frying
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Steps

1. Mix together wet ingredients.
2. Add dry ingredients with enough flour to make a firm noodle-like dough.
3. Knead on a floured surface till nice and smooth.
4. Roll out thin as for noodles.
5. Cut into diamond or square shapes. Make a few holes with a thimble in each piece.
6. Place on a cloth to dry some.
7. Heat oil in deep fryer to 350°F.
8. Fry until browned. Remove to drain on paper towels.
9. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while still warm.