Hungarian Filled Crescents Recipe
Ingredients
| Butter | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Lard | 1 Tablespoon | |
| All purpose flour | 2 Cup (32 tbs), sifted | |
| Salt | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Egg yolk | 2 Small | |
| Sour cream | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Tart jelly | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), stiff |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2488 Calories from Fat 1229
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 139 g214.4%
Saturated Fat 80.2 g400.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 686.1 mg228.7%
Sodium 644.3 mg26.8%
Total Carbohydrates 280 g93.3%
Dietary Fiber 8 g31.8%
Sugars 66.4 g
Protein 34 g68.2%
Vitamin A 78.2% Vitamin C 3.5%
Calcium 23.8% Iron 71.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Drop in the egg yolks, add cream and mix thoroughly.
Shape into a patty, wrap in waxed paper and chill overnight.
Roll on lightly floured board to 1/8" thickness.
Cut into rounds 3" in diameter.
Place about 1/2 teaspoon jelly off center on each round.
Fold edge near jelly, completely covering jelly.
Press down to seal, then roll up jelly-roll fashion, turn and shape into crescents.
Brush with egg and milk (1 yolk beaten with 3 tablespoons milk).
Place on baking sheet and bake in moderately hot oven (400° F.) for 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove from pan while warm, sprinkle with powdered sugar when cool.
Makes about 2 dozen.
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