Czech Listy Celestial Crust

Dienia B.'s Note:

Second recipe of this old Czech cookie recipe that is deep fried.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 cups flour

Directions:

1. Beat eggs until lemon colored and creamy.
2. Stir in cream (I think 1/2 and 1/2 here), milk, sugar, and salt.
3. Sift in flour to make a stiff dough.
4. Turn out on a floured board and knead 7 minutes until elastic and smooth.
5. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
6. Roll out half the dough at a time.
7. Cut a center in each piece.
8. Fry a few at a time in hot fat 400 degrees Fahrenheit to a golden brown.
9. Drain on paper towels.
10. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.