Nusskipferl (nut crecents)

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packYeast; Active Dry
4cupsFlour; Unbleached, Unsifted
1cupButter Or Margarine;Softened
3eachesEgg Whites; Large
1cupNuts; Ground
1cupSour Cream
3eachesEgg Yolks; Large
1cupSugar; Or To Taste
1teaspoonVanilla

Directions

FILLING

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 ⅛-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.