Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
 

"Guenilles" means rags, because the shape of these doughnuts from the Auvergne is reminiscent of strips of cloth.

1. Sift the flour into a bowl. Add the sugar and a pinch of salt, followed by the softened butter, cut into cubes, and then the eggs.
2. Mix to a smooth dough.
3. Roll the dough out to a 5 mm (1/4") thickness and cut into strips.
4. Fry in hot oil.
5. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with icing sugar.