Moscow Ponchiki

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 c flour
 * 2 tb sugar
 * 1 tb butter
 * 1 ea egg
 * 1/2 c milk
 * 1/2 ts baking powder
 * 100 g oil to fry
 * powdered cinnamon

Directions

 * 1) Add cinnamon and baking powder to flour. Sift it into a bowl.
 * 2) Beat up eggs with sugar, add soft butter and mix in milk.
 * 3) While stirring, add flour gradually. Knead stiff dough.
 * 4) Roll out dough 1/5 inch thick.
 * 5) Make rounds with a cup, then make rounds on the rounds with a smaller diameter.
 * 6) Ponchiki must have a form of rings.
 * 7) Warm oil in the pan. Put 2-3 rings at a time in hot oil, fry until light golden.
 * 8) Sprinkle baked cookies with powdered sugar