Pohany

My Grandma made these cookies for us. We make an 'imitation' of these by cutting flour tortillas into strips and deep-frying and then sprinkling with confectioners' sugar. To make the cookies or tortillas fancier my Grandma used a serrated knife to give a jagged edge.

• Calories: 38 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat eggs until fluffy, add remaining ingredients and mix well. Knead until smooth and elastic.

Step 2

Roll thinly on floured board. Cut into strips 1 x 5 inches. Cut a 1 inch slit in the center of each strip and pull one end thru.

Step 3

Fry in 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oil until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.