How Do You Make Old Fashioned Rosettes?

As a kid, my Norwegian neighbor lady would let me have a few rosettes when I would stop over. I have since worked to perfect how to make them. I now make them for holiday treats for the family.

The recipe is simple the trick is in the process. MIX Sift 1/2 cup flour 1 tblsp sugar 1/2 teasp salt Into a bowl leaving a divot in the middle for the liquids add 1/2 cup Whole milk add 1 egg add 1 tablespoon Good oil Mix briskly until smooth HOT OIL Prepare hot oil for dipping the batter. I use 1/2 vegetable oil and 1/2 shortening heated to about 400 degrees or just shy of smoking.

A fry daddy or other deep frier work well but I use a cast iron pan. I save my oil for next time as well once it has cooled. IRONS Finding good rosette irons is a key to success.

Used is best. If they are well broken in they will work better. New unused irons tend to stick to the batter.

DIP Heat up the iron in the oil. A candy thermometer will work wonders 400 degrees is recommended. Once hot remove from the oil ... more.

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