1 vanilla bean
1/2 cup sugar
3 tbsps sugar
2 tbsps ground cinnamon
1/2 cup margarine
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
olive oil (frying)

Open the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into a bowl. Add 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon and mix. Combine the margarine, salt, 3 tbsp of sugar, and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the flour. Return the pan to the fire and stir the mixture until it forms a ball (about 3-5 minutes). Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl. Add eggs to the mixture on low speed, beating after each addition. If not frying cover with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator.

Pour oil into frying pan to a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil until it reaches 375f on candy thermometer. Carefully drop 1 tablespoon of batter into the hot oil (fry in batches). Turn the dough once or twice, cooking until puffed up and golden about 5 minutes. Toss with cinnamon and sugar. Serve immediately.

Makes 20 servings.

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