Chinese Sweet Pretzels

Description
Dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon to add some sizzling zest to these Chinese-style pretzels.

Ingredients

 * 1 ¾ cup oil, for frying
 * 1 ¾ cup cornstarch
 * 1 cup flour
 * 1 ½ cup sugar
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ¼ cup evaporated milk
 * 1 ¼ cup water
 * 1 egg, beaten

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil to 385° F.
 * 2) In a large bowl, sift cornstarch with flour, sugar, and salt.
 * 3) In a large measuring cup, combine milk, water, and egg.
 * 4) Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients; just blend until smooth.
 * 5) Heat the rosette iron in oil until hot.
 * 6) Dip the hot iron into batter and return to the fryer.
 * 7) Cook until pretzels are delicately browned, turning once.
 * 8) Drain on paper towels.

Contributed by:

 * Catsrecipes Y-Group