1 cup lukewarm water
1/3 cup powdered milk
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 package yeast
1 egg, separated
3 3/4 Cups flour

Combine flour, powdered milk and salt. Mix butter, sugar, yeast with lukewarm water. Add the well beaten egg white and flour mixture; knead; let rise. Roll in small pieces the width of a finger and twice the length, tapering at the ends. Shape into rings. Pinch ends together; let stand on floured board only until they begin to rise.

Fill a large, shallow pan half full of water. When very hot, but not boiling, drop rings in carefully, one at a time. Let cook under the boiling point on one side, then turn, and let other side cook at a simmer. They must be light, keep their shape and not break apart when handled.

Place in hot oven (400°F) on baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle with salt, caraway seed, poppy seed, etc. and bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.