Norwegian Fattigmann Recipe
Ingredients
| Eggs | 2 , beaten | |
| Whipping cream | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Butter | 1 Tablespoon, melted | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Teaspoon | |
| All purpose flour | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Cardamom | 1⁄2 Teaspoon, ground | |
| Salt | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Cooking oil | 1 | |
| Powdered sugar | 1 |
Directions
Mix together eggs, cream, and sugar.
Stir in butter and lemon juice.
Add flour, cardamom, and salt; mix well.
Cover and chill 2 or 3 hours.
Divide dough in half; keep 1 portion refrigerated.
Roll the other portion 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured surface.
Cut into2-inchdiamonds.
Cut a slit in the center of each and pull one corner through.
Repeat with remaining dough.
In skillet that is at least 3 inches deep, pour in 1 1/2 inches oil; heat to 375°.
Fry a few at a time till light golden brown, about 2 minutes, turning once.
Drain on paper toweling.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm.
Stir in butter and lemon juice.
Add flour, cardamom, and salt; mix well.
Cover and chill 2 or 3 hours.
Divide dough in half; keep 1 portion refrigerated.
Roll the other portion 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured surface.
Cut into2-inchdiamonds.
Cut a slit in the center of each and pull one corner through.
Repeat with remaining dough.
In skillet that is at least 3 inches deep, pour in 1 1/2 inches oil; heat to 375°.
Fry a few at a time till light golden brown, about 2 minutes, turning once.
Drain on paper toweling.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm.
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