Nut Puffs Recipe

Here is a great recipe for Nut Puffs. A simple snack which can be served as a midday munchie! Filled with the goodness of walnuts, the sugar in it gives it just the right sweetness. Try these and let me know how they turned out for you!
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Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyCuisine
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Buttermilk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Shortening1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Soda1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Flour3 1⁄2 Cup (56 tbs)
 Yeast packet1
 Eggs2
 Walnuts1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), finely chopped
 Vinegar1 Tablespoon

Directions

MAKING
1) In a saucepan, heat buttermilk to lukewarm.
2) In a large bowl, combine the sugar, shortening, salt, and soda.
3) Stir in the buttermilk.
4) Add in 1 cup of flour and yeast and beat till smooth.
5) Beat in the eggs and add the walnuts and remaining flour.
6) Cover and allow to rise for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
7) Punch down the dough.
8) Let it stand for 30 minutes.
9) In a skillet, heat deep fat.
10) Drop the dough from a teaspoon into the fat containing vinegar.
11) Deep fry for 4 to 5 minutes.

SERVING
12) Serve as a snack.
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