Nusskipferl(Nut Crecents)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Nusskipferl (Nut Crecents)

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : German Cookies
Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Package Yeast; Active Dry
4 Cups Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted
1 Cup Butter
1 Cup Sour Cream
3 Each Egg Yolks; Large
----------FILLING-----------
3 Each Egg Whites; Large
1 Cup almonds -- ground
1 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon 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.

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