*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     Schnecken (Cottage Cheese Pastry)

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        For brushing:
   1       oz           (30 g) Butter, soft
   2 1/2   oz           (70 g) Raisins (washed and
                        -well drained)
   1 3/4   oz           (50 g) Almonds (blanched)
                        Filling:
   2       tb           Sugar, heaping
   1       pk           Vanilla sugar
   1 3/4   oz           (50 g) Currants (washed and
                        -well drained, finely chopped)
                        Icing:
   6       oz           (170 g) Icing sugar
   2       tb           Water, hot (approximate)

  Roll out the pastry to a rectangle 14x18" (45x35 cm) and brush with
  the fat.

  For the Filling:

  Mix together the filling ingredients and distribute evenly over the
  pastry. Starting from the shorter side, roll up like a swiss roll.
  Then use a sharp knife to cut off slices about 1-1/4" thick.  Lay
  these on a greased baking sheet and flatten slightly.

  OVEN: Preheat over for 5 minutes at very hot (400 F).

  BAKING TIME: 15-20 minutes.

  For the icing:

  Sift the icing sugar (powdered sugar) and blend with as much of the
  water as will give a good coating consistency. Ice the schnecken
  while still hot.
  
  * I know of no substitute for the vanills sugar, you might want to
    check gourmet shops or specialty shops. Or possibly a custard mix
    might work.
 


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