Fastnaughts (Shrove Cakes) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour (plain)
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
4 eggs
3 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. milk

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients and add shortening and eggs.
Add milk. Put on board and knead a little.
Roll out, not quite as thin as pie crust.
Cut in squares and make a small slit in the middle. Fry in deep fat.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.