3/4 c. warm water
1-1/2 tsp. dry yeast
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1-1/2 tsp. sugar
3 c. sifted flour
Dissolve together the water, yeast, salt and sugar. Add flour and mix well. Knead smooth, about 10 minutes on lightly floured board. Let rise in covered greased bowl 15 minutes. Punch down. Roll into square about 1" thick. Cut about 6 strips 1" wide.
Roll with heel of palm to form 1/2" diameter strips. Wrap each loosely around first 3 fingers of hand. Pinch off ends of dough and overlap 3/4". Press together to form a ring. Roll to secure and make even. Place all on board and cover with towel. Let rise 20 minutes.
Drop one at a time into pan containing 1 gal. boiling water, to which 1 tsp. sugar has been added. Simmer 7 minutes or until they float. Remove and cool on towel.
Bake 30-35 min. on greased cookie sheet (lined with foil and greased) at 400 deg. Turn once during baking, to brown both sides to golden color.
Makes 6.