Fattigmann (a traditional norwegian christmas
6 Dozen
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Egg yolks | |
| 2 | Egg whites | |
| ¾ | cup | Of sugar |
| ¼ | cup | Brandy |
| 1 | cup | Heavy cream |
| 5 | cups | Sifted all purpose flour |
| 2 | teaspoons | Ground cardamom |
| Lard for frying | ||
Directions
1) Beat egg yolks, egg whites, sugar and brandy until very thick. Add cream slowly, stirring well.
2) Sift flour and cardamom together; add about ½ C at a time to egg mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Wrap and chill overnight.
3) Heat lard to 365 to 370 degrees in a deep sauce pan.
4) Roll dough, a small portion at a time, 1/16 inch thick on a floured surface.
5) Using a floured knife or pastry wheel, cut into diamond shapes, 5" x 2"; make a lengthwise slit in the centre of each diamond. Pull the tip of one end through each slit and tuck back under itself.
6) Deep fry 1 to to minutes, or until golden brown, turning once.
Drain and cool.
7) Sprinkle cookies with c onfectioners' sugar. Store in tight covered containers.