Liturgical Year : Recipes : Carnival Cookies

Catholic Recipe: Carnival Cookies

INGREDIENTS

4 eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2-3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup shortening
confectioners' sugar

Details

Yield: 1 1/2-2 dozen cookies

Prep Time: 2 hours

Difficulty: ★★★☆

Cost: ★★★☆

For Ages: 15+

Origin: Switzerland

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Also Called: Fastnachts Kuechli

DIRECTIONS

Beat eggs, sour cream, salt until well blended. Add flour gradually to form stiff dough. Knead on floured board 7 minutes. Place in greased bowl. Cover; set aside to rise for 1 hour.

Heat shortening in 3-quart pan. Roll out dough (rounded teaspoon at a time) to form 7-inch circle. Stretch dough circle with fingertips until paper-thin. Fry 1 at a time in shortening for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.