Chrusciki- Bow Knots Recipe

Name: Chrusciki- Bow Knots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole eggs; 10 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon melted butter; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (I use vanilla sugar, check out my recipe); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pure orange extract; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon freshly grated fresh lemon rind; 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange rind; 3 tablespoons cognac; 1/2 cup sour cream; 4 -5 cups flour; melted Crisco, mixed with; lard, if kosher just use crisco; powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 whole eggs
10 egg yolks
1 tablespoon melted butter
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (I use vanilla sugar, check out my recipe)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure orange extract
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated fresh lemon rind
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange rind
3 tablespoons cognac
1/2 cup sour cream
4 -5 cups flour
melted Crisco, mixed with
lard, if kosher just use crisco
powdered sugar

1
Beat the eggs and egg yolks together until thick and lemon colored.
2
Add the melted butter, sugar, salt, extracts, citrus rinds, cognac, and sour cream and beat until creamy and smooth.
3
Add enough flour gradually to produce a thick, fairly stiff dough.
4
Turn out onto a floured board and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is elastic and can be handled easily.
5
Roll pieces of dough 1/8 inch thin (should be able to see through them) and cut into strips about 3 inches long and 2 inches wide.
6
Cut the ends on a diagonal.
7
Slit each piece in the center and pull one end through the slit.
8
Heat the crisco and lard to 375 degrees and fry the dough strips, until lightly browned (about 1 minute) Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
9
(SHHHHHHHHHHH!) Sneak 1 or 2 while frying!

925

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole eggs, 10 egg yolks, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (I use vanilla sugar, check out my recipe), and more.

Yes, Chrusciki- Bow Knots falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chrusciki- Bow Knots

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