Donut Holes

(Cruchades)

Niger
Henry & Ardell Persenaire-Hogeterp

2 cups water or milk
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons water or milk
1/2 cup corn flour
2 teaspoons rum or lemon juice
3 teaspoons powdered sugar

Boil 2 cups of water or milk together with the sugar.  While waiting for the liquid to boil, add 2 tablespoons of water to the flour and mix into a smooth paste.  Once the liquid has boiled, add to it the flour mixture.  Lower the fire and bring to a gradual boil; all the while scraping the sides of the pan with a spatula every five minutes.  Add the rum or lemon juice.  Let mixture cool.  It should be nice and thick.  On a floured surface, make the flour mixture into small balls and flatten them with your palms.  Deep-fry the balls in oil until nicely brown.  Remove and serve warm with powdered sugar if desired.

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