Cheregie (Little Bow-Tie Doughnuts). We Call Them Chickies! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 lb butter
1/4 lb margarine
9 eggs
1 pint buttermilk
1/4 pint sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup ginger ale

Preparation

Mix together first 7 ingredients.
Beat the remaining ingredients well and add to the mix.
When the dough is formed, roll it out thin, then cut into squares or triangles (your choice).
Make a slit through the center from corner to corner and pull one end through (making what looks like a tiny knot).
Deep fry in hot shortening or oil until lightly browned.
When they are done and drained on paper towels, sprinkle with powdered (or confectioners) sugar.