Argentina Fritters

Ingredients 

3 tablespoons of salt 

¼ teaspoon of salt 

Boiling water 

1 egg, well beaten 

3 cups of flour 

2 teaspoons of baking powder 

Preparation 

              Put fat and salt into a cup and fill to top with boiling water. In a bowl sift flour and baking powder together twice. When first mixture is lukewarm stir in beaten egg and work in flour mixture. Kneading to a smooth elastic dough.
Roll on thin cut in any shape desired and fry in deep hot fat. Drain and sprinkle with sugar.