My Cookery Page

Ingredients:

225g/8oz/2 cups plain flour - sifted; 15ml/1 tbsp baking powder ; pinch of salt; 30ml/2 tbsp margarine; 175ml/3/4 cup of water; corn oil for frying; syrup or honey to serve

Method:

1) Put the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.  Lightly rub in the margarine, using your fingertips, until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

2)  Gradually stir in the water, using a fork, until the mixture clings together to form a soft dough.

3) Shape the dough into a ball, then turn on to a lightly floured surface and knead very gently until smooth.  Roll out thinly to a rectangle measuring about 46 x 35cm/ 18 x 15inch.  Using a sharp knife, carefully cut about 30pcs of 7.5/3in squares.  For a decorative edge, use a pastry wheel to cut out the squares.

4) Heat the oil to 190C/375F.  Fry the squares, a few at a time.  As they brown and puff up, turn over to cook the other side.  Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.  It is important that the temperature of the oil remains constant during the cooking process.  Serve warm, with syrup or honey.

Comments:  Use your imagination when deciding what to serve with the pillows.  Sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar, or syrup flavoured with rum.