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Ingredients

 * 1) 750 gr. flour
 * 2) 2 eggs
 * 3) 4 oz butter
 * 4) ˝ teaspoon bicarbonate
 * 5) ˝ teaspoon salt
 * 6) ˝ teaspoon sugar
 * 7) ˝ cup milk
 * 8) 1 grated lemon rind

Directions

 * 1) Prepare a dough and put on a pastry board, leave for one hour.
 * 2) Then roll out and cut into thin strips, approx. 4-5 inches long, knot them and put on a slightly floured board, cover with a cloth for about 10-15 minutes to allow mixture to settle.
 * 3) Deep fry in hot fat until golden brown, drain and sprinkle with icing sugar.
 * 4) One could use yeast instead of bicarbonate in which case the pastry would not be as crisp.