Directions

• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture
• resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, beat egg yolks until
• foamy; add milk and vanilla. Stir into crumb mixture until dough is
• stiff enough to knead.
• Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Divide dough
• into four pieces. Roll each portion into a 1/4-in.-thick rectangle;
• cut into 4-in. x 1-1/2-in. strips. Cut a 2-in. lengthwise slit down
• the middle of each strip; pull one of the ends through the slit like
• a bow.
• In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry
• dough strips, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides.
• Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Yield: 40
• cookies.