2 eggs
1 c. granulated sugar
3 tbsp. soft shortening
2 tsp. grated orange or lemon rind
Imperial powdered sugar
1 c. milk
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

In large mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add sugar, shortening and orange rind, beat until mixed well. Stir in milk. Sift together remaining dry ingredients and blend into first mixture, stirring well. In heavy saucepan pour enough oil to fill half full. Slowly heat to 370 degrees or until a 1 inch cube of bread browns in 60 seconds. Drop dough by heaping teaspoon into hot oil. Push the dough from the spoon with scraper.

Do not over crowd. Turn with slotted spoon, until golden brown on all sides. Drain well on paper towels. Cool slightly and shake in paper bag containing powdered sugar, makes about 50.