Merveilles Charentaises

Prepare the dough as for sweet pie pastry*, adding the baking powder, orange flower water, cognac and water to the well. If the dough is very soft and sticky, roll it in a little flour. Wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or until firm.

Heat the deep fat to 180°C/355°F on a fat thermometer. Roll out the dough about 3