Zelniky

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425u00b0F Grease two cookie sheets, and set aside.

2. 2

   Combine the flour and white pepper in a food processor.

3. 3

   Add shortening and pulse until coarse crumbs. Add sauerkraut and pulse until it comes together in a ball.

4. 4

   Transfer to a floured surface.

5. 5

   Now, you can either pinch off tablespoon size bits and flatten with the bottom of a glass, or, flatten just so much and transfer to a greased cookie sheet, and flatten more there. When it is in the cookie sheet, you can pre-mark with a cookie cutter (shortbread cutter)the shapes you desire.

6. 6

   Bake for 10 minutes at 425F, then reduce to 350F and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

7. 7

   Let cool, then store in an air-tight container.

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