Fattigmann (Bowknots) Recipe
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Contributor: Marian Lankard
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Ingredients: 6 egg yolks ¼ c. sugar ½ tsp. salt ⅓ c. heavy cream 1 tbsp. melted butter 2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted 1 tsp. ground cardamom
vegetable shortening
powdered sugar
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Directions:1. Beat the egg yolks till thick and lemon-colored; gradually add sugar. 2. Gently stir in butter. 3. Fold in whipped cream and cardamom. 4. Stir together flour and salt; gradually fold into yolk mixture just enough o make soft dough. 5. Wrap in plastic and let rest in the refrigerator overnight. 6. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured surface, roll each piece to ⅛-inch. 7. Melt the shortening on medium heat in a large pot until hot. 8. Cut dough in 3x¾-inch strips. Cut a slit lengthwise in center of each and pull one end through making a bowknot. 9. Deep fry a few at a time in 375º hot shortening until golden, about 60-90 seconds. 10. Take them out and drain on paper towels. 11. Dust with powdered sugar while still warm and serve.
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Notes: Fattigman also known as Poor Man's Knots simply because they are made without an expensive and ornate iron as are many Norwegian cookies ;)
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