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Put the milk, butter, sugar, lemon rind and salt into a large saucepan.
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Bring to a boil and remove the pan from the heat.
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Add the flour and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth.
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Return the pan to the heat and beat until the mixture leaves the sides and bottom of the saucepan clean.
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Remove from the heat again and allow to cool until the pan is only slightly warm to the touch.
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Stir in the eggs, one at a time, and beat until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
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Place the mixture in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
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Heat the oil or shortening for deep frying in a wide saucepan, but do not let it get very hot.
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Cut a circle of waxed paper or aluminum foil, 1/2 inch smaller than the inside of the pan, and dip this into the warmed oil.
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Remove the paper at once and lay it on a plate.
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Pipe the mixture in small rings on to the paper.
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Heat the oil to 375F and slip the round of paper carefully into the hot oil, holding on to the edge with a pair of kitchen tongs, so the rings slip off the paper.
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Fry the rings on each side until golden brown.
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Use the same piece of paper again for the next batch of rings.
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Drain each batch well and dust with confectioners sugar.
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Serve warm.
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