1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. melted, shortening

Beat egg, add milk and vanilla. Add flour and all other ingredients. Mix thoroughly, stir in shortening. Heat oil to 350 degrees. Drop teaspoonful of batter into oil. Turn balls 3 to 5 minutes until brown. Dry on paper towel. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.