Fried Diamond Twists - butter

Method

• Blend together the butter, cream sugar, salt, and egg yolks.
• Beat with electric mixer or rotary beater until well blended.
• Add gradually 2 to 2 1/4 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 1 1/2 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.