Nusskipferl (nut Crecents)

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Title: NUSSKIPFERL (NUT CRECENTS)
Categories: German, Cookies, Desserts
Yield: 10 servings

1 pk Yeast; Active Dry
4 c Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted
1 c Butter Or Margarine;Softened
1 c Sour Cream
3 ea Egg Yolks; Large

--------------------------FILLING--------------------------
3 ea Egg Whites; Large
1 c Nuts; Ground
1 c Sugar; Or To Taste
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-inch thick. Cut out rectangles about 2 X
3-inches. Spread with 1 t of filling. Roll up jelly
roll fashion. Place on greased baking sheets and
curve to form crecents. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15
to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire
racks and store in airtight tins. Makes 4 to 5 dozen
crecents.

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