Lentils cooked Czech Style

Clean one pound of lentils, removing rocks and other non lentils chaff. Put the lentils in a bowl and cover with water. Allow to soak for several hours. Drain and add fresh water. Boil until soft. Chop an onion into small pieces and fry in a separate pan until golden brown. Add some flour and a small amount of water, making a yellowish roux. Add a bay leaf and some thyme. Boil for about 10 minutes and add to cooked lentils. Season with vinegar or lemon juice. Add salt, pepper and sugar. Cook over low heat for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Never Fail Sopaipillas

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4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. vegetable shortening
1 cup milk
vegetable oil for frying

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into large bowl. Cut in shortening 

until mixture resembles cornmeal. Stir in milk until mixture forms a firm dough. 

Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Let reset 2 minutes. 

Roll out to 1/4 inch thick; cut into squares or diamonds.

Heat oil in deep saucepan or deep fat fryer to 375°. Fry a few at a time, 

turning often so they fry evenly until golden brown. Remove from oil with 

slotted spoon to a paper towel to drain. Serve with butter and honey or 

cinnamon.