Preparation / Directions:
Combine water, salt, sugar, and butter in a saucepan, over a moderate flame heat and stir to melt butter bring to a full boil, over a high flame add flour all at once, remove from heat beat with a spoon to a thick paste that comes away from sides of pan add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one, until shiny stir in lemon extract and allow to rest for 15 minutes may be covered and chilled at this point if chilled, allow to return to room temperature before you continue spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip heat oil to 400 degrees in a large deep fryer, dutch oven, or skillet squeeze 7-9 inch long pieces into oil (cutoff with a knife or scissors) fry for 5-7 minutes, turning as needed, to brown lightly on all sides remove to drain on a cooling rack and blot with paper towels sprinkle with cinnamon and powdered sugar serve warm or at room temperature
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