Soofganiyak (Fried Fruit Cookies)

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. -----