Deer Antlers

A novel recipe that resemble deer antlers Posted for ZWT#6. 2010 cook time does not include the overnight resting

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12

Ingredients

• 3  eggs
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2⁄3 cup  whipping cream
•  sour cream
• 3  cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon cardamom
• 2  teaspoons  melted butter
•  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Beat eggs and sugar until light and lemon-colored.
2. Whip cream and sour cream lightly together.
3. Sift the dry ingredients. Add alternately with melted butter and both creams to the egg mixture. Mix lightly together. Refrigerate overnight.
4. Roll the dough into 8 mm (1/3") sausages. Cut into 12 cm (5") lengths. Form into a wreath. Make two notches along the edges.
5. Heat the oil to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F). Deep fry, a few at a time, until golden, three to four minutes.