Instructions

  1. Combine sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Stir in the egg.
  3. Stir in the oil, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  4. Sift all remaining ingredients, and add a little at a time.
  5. Do this in four or five portions, mixing into wet after each.
  6. Mix and turn out on a lightly floured board.
  7. Keep the dough a soft soft but not sticky dough.
  8. Roll out 1/2 inch thick.
  9. Cut with cutter.
  10. Fry in hot fat in a deep fryer.
  11. Temperature of the oil should be 370 degrees.
  12. (Or should fry a bread cube in 60 seconds).
  13. Fry until golden brown, turning once during frying time.
  14. Drain on paper towels.
  15. Cool.
  16. Dust with icing powder or make a butter icing glaze.