FRITTERS

Ingredients

 * 4 cups all purpose flour
 * 1 tsp. baking powder (2 eggs in place of baking powder AFTER LENT)
 * 1 tsp. salt
 * 1/2 cup water
 * 1 pkg. dry yeast
 * 1 tsp. sugar
 * Lukewarm water
 * Oil or shortening for frying

Directions

 * 1) Prepare yeast according to directions (recipe above).
 * 2) Sift flour into large bowl; make hole in middle, add salt, yeast and baking powder (you may use in place of baking powder 2 eggs after LENT) and mix.
 * 3) Begin adding water and beat well until the batter is thick and drops gently from the spoon.
 * 4) Cover and allow to rise in warm place for 1/2 hour.
 * 5) Beat down for 1 minute and cover to allow to rise again for about 1/2 hour.
 * 6) Place about 2 cups oil in large frying pan; heat and drop large tablespoons of batter into pan.
 * 7) Fry as many as pan will hold.
 * 8) Turn and fry until golden brown.
 * 9) Remove and drain on paper towel.
 * 10) Continue frying until all batter is used.
 * 11) Sprinkle with sugar if desired.