ISRAELI DOUGHNUTS

THIS WAS ALL THAT WAS LEFT TO GET A PICTURE OF! THEY ATE THEM AS FAST AS I COULD PREPARE THEM...

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder

2 eggs, beaten

1 1/2 c. (12oz) sour cream

2 tbsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/4 c. vegetable oil (for frying)

1 c. powdered sugar (for coating doughnuts)

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a mixing bowl, add each ingredient (except oil and powdered sugar) one at a time, mixing well after each addition. The batter will be very soft.

2. In a deep skillet, heat oil until hot enough to fry a 1-inch cube of bread in 1 minute. Carefully place dough, 1 tablespoon at a time, into oil. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown on all sides. Remove from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

3. When all doughnuts are fried, pour powdered sugar into a plastic or brown paper bag. Add a few doughnuts at a time, close bag, and shake gently, until well coated. Repeat until all doughnuts are coated with sugar. Serve warm.

***TIPS: This dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use. ***

(Always use caution with hot grease! Keep away from precious little hands!)