Skorpor (Swedish Rusks)

These are quite hard so be warned eat them with tea, milk or other beverages.

• Ready In: 60 hrs 15 mins
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  cup  sour milk or 1  cup buttermilk
• 3 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts

Directions

1. Cream sugar and shortening; add egg and sour milk and stir.
2. Sift flour, salt, soda, and baking powder together.
3. Add to first mixture.
4. Add nuts, if desired.
5. In a 9x13-inch pan, bake one hour at 350 degrees.
6. Cut into 1 1/2 x 3-inch strips and dry in slow oven, 300 degrees, until crispy.