Fried Diamond Twists

Directions

Blend together the butter, cream sugar, salt, and egg yolks.

Beat with electric mixer or rotary beater until well blended.

Add gradually 2 to 2¼ cups flour to form a stiff dough.

If desired, add cinnamon, cardamom or nutmeg or grated lemon rind.

Blend thoroughly. Roll out dough, one-fourth at a time, on floured surface to 1/16-inch thickness.

Chill remaining dough until ready to use.

Cut in strips about 1½ i nches wide with pastry wheel or sharp knife.

Then cut diagonally at 4-inch ntervals. Make 2-inch slit lengthwise in center of heach piece, then slip one end through slit.

Fry in hot deep fat until delicately browned, about 1 minutes on each side.

Drain on absorbent paper. Sprinkle with sifted confectioners’ sugar.