Fattigmans Bakelse Recipe

Directions:

1. Beat eggs lightly.
2. Add sugar and cream, beat well.
3. Blend in nutmeg and salt.
4. Add flour (start with less than 6 cups and add until you can roll dough out thin), mix well to make a smooth dough.
5. Roll out to 1/16 thickness.
6. Cut into 2 1/2 by 1 1/2 rectangles.
7. Make a slit crosswise in the center and slip one end through slit, to make a bow .
8. Deep fry in hot deep fat (350 F) until delicately browned, about 1-1/2 minute
9. Drain on paper towels.
10. Cool.
11. If desired shake in a plastic bag with powdered sugar, or a cinnamon sugar mixture.