Title: Nusskipferl (Nut Crecents)
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 10 servings
1 pk Yeast; active dry
4 c Flour unbleached, unsifted
1 c Butter
1 c Sour cream
3 Egg yolks; large
Filling:
3 Egg whites; large
1 c Almonds; ground
1 c Sugar
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.
