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                        Nusskipferl (Nut Crecents)

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Serving Size  : 48   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : German                           Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    Pkg active dry yeast
   4      c             Unbleached flour -- unsifted
   1      c             Butter
   1      c             Sour cream
   3      lg            Egg yolks
                        Filling:
   3      lg            Egg whites
   1      c             Ground almonds
   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" thick. Cut out rectangles about 2x3". Spread with
1 ts of filling. Roll up jelly roll fashion. Place on greased baking
sheets and curve to form crecents. Bake at 350°F for 15 to
20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks and store in
airtight tins.

Yield: 48 Crescents


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