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      Title: Nigerian Chin Chin (Deep-Fried Pastry)
 Categories: African, Doughnuts, Pastry, Snacks
      Yield: 32 servings
 
      1 c  Butter
      1 c  Sugar
      4    Eggs beaten
      4 c  Flour
    1/2 ts Baking powder
      1 pn Salt
           Peanut oil to fry
 
  This is a northern Nigerian street food and may be made into any
  shape although the bow is popular. Cream butter, cream in sugar.
  Add eggs and beat well. Mix flour with baking powder and salt. Add
  enough flour to make a thick dough. Knead lightly till smooth.
  Roll on a floured board 1/4 inch thick. Cut into rectangular
  strips (2x5 inch) and cut a slit in center and pull end
  through to form a loop. Fry in oil a few at a time until golden.
  Drain well.

  Variation: nutmeg, caraway seed or orange rind may be mixed into
  the flour.
  
  Submitted by: butterflydog

  From: International Recipes Online
 
  Cow pea flour can be used for a portion of the wheat flour - JW
  
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