Ukrainian chrustyky

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsSifted flour
6Egg
1cupSour cream
2tablespoonsSugar
¼teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonVanilla
2tablespoonsButter
½teaspoonAlmond flavoring
Yolks -- well beaten

Directions

Beat egg yolks until light. Add to dry ingredients together with sour cream, vanilla, butter and almond flavoring. Knead well. Roll to ⅛ inch thickness. Cut into strips 1 x 3 inches with pastry wheel.

Make a lengthwise slit in center of each strip and pull one end through. Fry in hot deep fat for approximately 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Drain on heavy paper. When cold, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Makes 9 dozen. ORIGIN: Galina Teravenskaya, L'Viv, Ukraine circa 1995