Krusczyki recipe

3 servings

14 egg yolks

1 pint sour cream

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter

8 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups shortening

1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

In a large bowl mix together all ingredients.

Stir into a ball, then turn dough out onto a floured surface .

Knead dough for 1/2 hour.

If you have a mixer with a dough hook attachment, mix for about 15 minutes.

Let dough rest for 10 minutes.

On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness.

Cut into strips that are 3 inches long and 1 inch wide.

In the center of each strip, cut a 1 inch slit, lengthwise.

Pull one end of the strip through the slit to form a bow.

In a frying pan or an electric skillet, melt shortening and heat to about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

in a frying pan this would be on medium high heat.

Place cookies in hot oil.

Cook on both sides until lightly browned then remove to a paper towel.

Dust finished cookies with confectioners sugar.