Polish Pastries

1 Serving

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup butter or margarine

  • 3 egg yolks

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • 1 package yeast

  • {“Filling”=>nil}

  • 3 egg whites

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 3/4 cup pecans (or walnuts) ground

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  • Sift together the flour and slat in a large bowl.

  • cut in butter until particles are the size of small peas.

  • Blend together the egg yolks, sour cream, vanilla, and yeast.

  • Mix well.

  • Add to the flour mixture.

  • Stir to form dough.

  • Chill somewhat (about 1/2 to 1 hour).

  • Divide dough into 4 parts.

  • Roll each part on board dusted with confectioner’s sugar.

  • Roll into 11” round circle about 1/8” thick.

  • Cut into wedges (8).

  • Spread with filling (see below).

  • Roll each wedge, starting from wide edge and roll to a point.

  • Place point side down in greased baking dish, curving ends a bit to form a crescent.

  • Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly browned. Watch closely while baking that undersides do not burn.

  • Filling:

  • Beat egg whites until stiff straight peaks form when beaters are raised.

  • Add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

  • Add ground pecans and vanilla. Fold in to blend well.

Category: Desserts