French Cruller

1. 1

   Combine sugar, salt, shortening, and boiling water in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Mix and bring to a rapid boil.

3. 3

   Add flour all at once and mix and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.

6. 6

   Add vanilla.

7. 7

   Force mixture through pastry tube onto greased paper, forming circles.

8. 8

   Heat deep fat to 375 degrees F on frying thermometer.

9. 9

   Carefully turn paper upside down so crullers will drop into fat. Fry and flip over until golden brown.

10. 10

    Spread with thin Confectioners' Sugar frosting.

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