Fastnacht Kuecheles - flour

Method

• Mix about 3 cups flour, yeast, salt and nutmeg together in large bowl.
• Heat milk and Crisco together until lukewarm.
• Add to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
• Add eggs and lemon juice with more flour and beat 2 minutes.
• Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.
• Knead well.
• Cover dough and let rise until double in bulk.
• Place on breadboard and roll about 1/2-inch thick.
• Cut in squares.
• Cover.
• Heat oil to 375°.
• Fry a few at a time.
• (Pull edges of dough to make a thinner center before frying.)
• Drain on paper towel, then shake in a bag with sugar and cinnamon.
• Yield:
• 40.