2 1/4 c. biscuit mix
2 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. dried lemon peel
1 egg
1 tbsp. liquid shortening
About 1/3 c. milk
20 whole strawberries, washed and hulled
Oil for deep-fat frying

Measure biscuit mix into large bowl and stir in sugar and lemon peel. Break egg into small bowl and beat with fork. Add liquid shortening and milk. Stir well. Pour liquid all at once until ingredients are moistened. (The dough should be similar in texture to dough for rolled cookies.)

Pour oil into kettle and heat to 375 degrees F. Flour hands and shape dough around a strawberry, making a ball about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Seal dough well. Drop into hot fat and fry about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Roll in confectioners' sugar or cinnamon sugar or serve plain. Makes about 20 puffs.