| 1 | One of the smallest and least-known ethnic groups in our country are the tatars. |
| 2 | They represent an area officially known as tatarstan, 500 miles east of moscow. |
| 3 | This is a sweet they prepare on traditional holidays. |
| 4 | Kosh tili means "birds" tongues", in this case, the birds would have to be pretty big. |
| 5 | (g) sift together flour, granulated sugar and salt. |
| 6 | Add eggs, yogurt, milk and optional dash of vanilla or rosewater. |
| 7 | Mix well with spoon, then pour out onto lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth. |
| 8 | Divide dough into 4 parts. |
| 9 | Place 1 piece of dough on floured board and roll out 1/8-inch thick. |
| 10 | Using a knife or crimp-edged cutter, cut into strips about 1-?or 2 inches wide and 6-8 inches long. |
| 11 | Using knife, cut a 1-?inch slit in middle of each strip. |
| 12 | Take 1 end of each strip, fold it through slit and pull out on the other side. |
| 13 | Repeat with remaining dough strips. |
| 14 | Heat oil for deep-frying. |
| 15 | Fry 1 or 2 dough strips at a time, holding under surface of oil until puffed and golden brown. |
| 16 | Drain finished fritters in colander, then place on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar. |
| 17 | Makes 8 to 12 servings. |
| 18 | Note: the recipe gave no frying temperature, so you"ll have to find the best temp. |
| 19 | I guess. |
| 20 | Wis/gramma |
