Fattigmans Bakelse

Submitted by Carico Katie

"A fried cookie that has a mild taste and is low in sugar."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 1min
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 36-48

ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 6 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups flour

directions

1. Beat eggs lightly.
2. Add sugar and cream, beat well.
3. Blend in nutmeg and salt.
4. Add flour (start with less than 6 cups and add until you can roll dough out thin), mix well to make a smooth dough.
5. Roll out to 1/16" thickness.
6. Cut into 2 1/2" by 1 1/2 " rectangles.
7. Make a slit crosswise in the center and slip one end through slit, to make a "bow".
8. Deep fry in hot deep fat (350 F) until delicately browned, about 1-1/2 minute
9. Drain on paper towels.
10. Cool.
11. If desired shake in a plastic bag with powdered sugar, or a cinnamon sugar mixture.