Fattigman

DIRECTIONS

• Beat together egg yolks and salt until thick and light.
• Beat in light cream, sugar and butter.
• Sift together flour and nutmeg. Add to egg yolk mixture with lemon rind.
• Mix well, then chill 1 hour.
• Roll out 1/4 of the dough at a time, keeping the remaining dough chilled.
• Roll 1/16 inch thick. Cut in 1 1/2-inch wide strips. Cut diagonally at 4-inch intervals. Make 1 inch slit lengthwise in center of each piece.
• Slip one end through the slit. Fry a few at a time in deep fat (350 degrees F) for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden.
• Remove from fat with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.