Ingredients
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8 oz flour
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2 rounded teaspoons baking powder
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2 oz sugar
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2 pinches of salt
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2 eggs
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Water
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2 tsp cocoa (if desired)
Methods
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Sieve the flour and baking powder together into a mixing basin.
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Add the sugar.
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Beat the eggs well and add ¼ cup of water.
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Add the egg mixture to the flour and mix into a soft dough. Add more water if necessary. Knead until smooth and the dough leaves the sides of the bowl clean.
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Cover with a towel and leave to rise for about ½ an hour in a warm place.
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When risen, roll out on a floured surface to ½ inch thickness.
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Cut into squares or triangles.
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Fry in deep oil until golden brown.
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Drain on kitchen paper or brown paper to remove excess fat.
