Title: Khvorost (Fried Sugar Circles)
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 2 servings
1 c Flour
3 tb Sugar
1 ts Cinnamon
1/4 ts Salt
1 Egg; beaten to blend
2 1/2 tb Water
1 tb Vodka
1 ts Vanilla
Oil; for deep frying
Cinnamon sugar
Apricot sauce (see recipe)
Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in medium bowl. Add egg,
water, vodka, and vanilla and blend well. Turn dough out onto
lightly floured surface and knead 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for
15 minutes. Roll dough out on lightly floured surface to thickeness
of 1/8". Cut into strips. Cut small lengthwise slit near 1 end of
each strip. Twist opposite end of strip through opening, handling
gently, to form loop. Heat oil in saucepan or deep fryer to 350°F.
Fry loops in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar. Serve immediately.
Accompany with Apricot sauce for dipping.
