Cruschiki: Pig's Ears Fritters

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   ["Beat the yolks with the sour cream thoroughly.", "Add the powdered sugar, alcohol, almond extract, and vanilla and continue mixing.", "Gradually add the flour and salt holding back 1/2 cup, and stir until blended.", "Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead at least 15 minutes using the remaining flour to dust the work surface.", "Or make this in the mixer with a dough hook and let it do the work for you - beat with the dough hook on medium speed for 6 minutes or until very smooth.", "Divide the dough into 2 pieces and let rest 10 minutes, covered with a barely damp cloth.", "With a rolling pin, roll each piece very thinly, about 1/16-inch thick.", "Cut rolled out dough into 1 1/2-inch wide strips and then cut diagonally 1 1/2-inches long to make diamonds.", "In the center of each piece cut a 1/2-inch slit (she said ""gash"") and pull one point through the slit to form what looks a bit like a pig's ear.", "After they are all shaped, heat some oil for deep-frying in a skillet, and fry until golden brown on both sides.", "Drain on heavy brown paper (grocery bag).", "Sprinkle with powdered sugar."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.