4 egg yolks
1 whole egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp. rum
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. flour
Oil for frying (heated to 350 degrees)

Combine egg yolks, whole egg and salt in small bowl. Beat at highest speed 7 to 10 minutes, until mixture is thick and piles softly. Beat in sugar, a small amount at a time. T hen beat in rum and vanilla. By hand, fold in flour. Turn onto well-floured surface. Knead dough until blisters form, about 10 minutes.

Divide dough in half. Cover unused half to prevent drying. Roll out other half as thin as possible. Cut dough into 5 x 2 inch strips. Make 2 inch lengthwise slit in the center then pull one end through the slit to make a "bow tie". Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.