Sweet Bowknots(Italian)

• 6 eggs
• 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
• 3 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. orange flavor
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 3 c. peanut oil or salad oil

1. Beat eggs lightly, add granulated sugar, salt and flavoring. Blend thoroughly.
2. Place flour on board; cut in butter and add egg mixture.
3. Knead until smooth dough is obtained.
4. If dough is too soft, gradually add a little flour to make firm, but not hard. Set aside for 30 minutes.
5. Then cut dough into 4 sections.
6. Roll on well-floured board until wafer thin.
7. Cut with pastry cutter into strips 6 inches long x 3/4-inch wide.
8. Tie individual bowknots or make slit in center and invert.
9. Fry bows about 3 minutes unti lightly
10. brown in deep hot oil.
11. Drain on absorbent paper, cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
12. Makes about 6 to 7 dozen bowknots.

eggs, sugar, flour, orange flavor, salt, butter, almond extract, powdered sugar, peanut oil

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=727678 (may not work)