Soofganiyak (Fried Fruit Cookies) Recipe

Title: Soofganiyak (Fried Fruit Cookies)
  Categories: Cookies
       Yield: 8 servings
  
   4 1/2 c  Flour, all-purpose
       1 ts Baking powder
   1 1/4 c  Sugar
     1/4 ts Nutmeg
       1 c  Fruit juice
       1 ts Cinnamon
       1 ts Salt
       2    Egg
            Jelly
            Powdered sugar
     1/4 c  Vegetable oil
            Vegetable oil; for d
            -eep-frying
  
      Sift together flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
   Beat together till smooth eggs, oil, and fruit juice (raspberry juice is
   great, apple juice will do). Add to the flour mixture and stir to make a
   soft dough. Form dough into flat cakes (about 3 dozen). Place 1/2 tsp. of
   jelly (again, raspberry is wonderful, but any jelly or jam can be used) in
   the center of each and roll dough to cover jelly, forming a ball. Deep-fry
   balls in hot (380F) oil for 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Dust with
   powdered sugar.
  
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