Puddy
04-21-2009, 09:59 AM
Scandinavian Cook Book my MIL has, typing it has they have it listed.
Rich man or poor man these 'poor man's cookies' are a Holiday treat for Norwegians.
A deep saucepan or Deep fryer will be needed.
Sift together and set aside
..5 cups sifted flour
..1 teaspoon cardamom
Beat until mixture is thick and lemon-colored
..10 egg yolks
..2 egg whites
..3/4 cup sugar
..3 Tablespoons brandy
Add slowly, stirring in
..1 cup heavy cream
Blend in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, to make a soft dough. Wrap dough in waxed paper and chill overnight in refrigerator.
Set out a deep saucepan or deep-fryer and heat to 365 to 370 degrees F
..Lard
Meanwhile, roll dough, a small portion at a time, to 1/16 inches thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into diamond shapes, 5x2 inches. (A pattern may be used as a guide around which to cut with a floured knife.) Make a lengthwise slit in the center of the diamond and pull one tip end through it and tuck back under itself.
Deep-fry only as many cookies at one time as will float uncrowded one layer deep in fat. Deep-fry 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown, turning once during deep-frying time. Drain over fat for a few seconds before removing to absorbent paper. Sprinkle with Confectionery's Sugar Store in a tightly covered containers.
Makes about 6 doz. cookies
Rich man or poor man these 'poor man's cookies' are a Holiday treat for Norwegians.
A deep saucepan or Deep fryer will be needed.
Sift together and set aside
..5 cups sifted flour
..1 teaspoon cardamom
Beat until mixture is thick and lemon-colored
..10 egg yolks
..2 egg whites
..3/4 cup sugar
..3 Tablespoons brandy
Add slowly, stirring in
..1 cup heavy cream
Blend in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, to make a soft dough. Wrap dough in waxed paper and chill overnight in refrigerator.
Set out a deep saucepan or deep-fryer and heat to 365 to 370 degrees F
..Lard
Meanwhile, roll dough, a small portion at a time, to 1/16 inches thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into diamond shapes, 5x2 inches. (A pattern may be used as a guide around which to cut with a floured knife.) Make a lengthwise slit in the center of the diamond and pull one tip end through it and tuck back under itself.
Deep-fry only as many cookies at one time as will float uncrowded one layer deep in fat. Deep-fry 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown, turning once during deep-frying time. Drain over fat for a few seconds before removing to absorbent paper. Sprinkle with Confectionery's Sugar Store in a tightly covered containers.
Makes about 6 doz. cookies