Chinese Pretzels

Pat Palama

• 1/2 lb. cornstarch
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 c. flour
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. evaporated milk, undiluted
• 1 1/4 c. water
• 1 egg, beaten
• Oil for deep frying

Sift dry ingredients together. Add milk and water to beaten egg. Combine and blend all ingredients until smooth. Heat rosette iron in hot oil, dip in batter and place again in hot oil (385 to 400 degrees). Cook until delicately browned, turning once. Drain on absorbent paper.

Yield: About 6 dozen.