Nusskipferl (Nut Crecents)
Categories: German | Cookies | DessertsServes: 10 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 pk Yeast; Active Dry
- 4 c Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted
- 1 c Butter Or Margarine;Softened
- 1 c Sour Cream
- 3 Egg Yolks; Large
Instructions:
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3 Egg Whites; Large
1 c Nuts; Ground
1 c Sugar; Or To Taste
1 ts Vanilla
Mix yeast, flour, butter, sour cream and egg yolks thoroughly until dough
is formed. Cover and let dough rest 1 hour. For filling beat egg whites
until soft peaks form. Fold in nuts, sugar, and vanilla. Roll dough
1/8-inch thick. Cut out rectangles about 2 X 3-inches. Spread with 1 t of
filling. Roll up jelly roll fashion. Place on greased baking sheets and
curve to form crecents. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes, or
until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks and store in airtight tins.
Makes 4 to 5 dozen crecents.
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