Khrustyky

Name: Khrustyky
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen pastries.
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 3 large egg yolks; 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Oil for deep-fat frying; Confectioners' sugar

This crispy, dainty pastry pastry dusted with confectioners' sugar has an eggy flavor similar to cream puffs. I honor my Ukrainian heritage by serving khrustyky on Christmas Eve as part of the traditional feast of 12 dishes. Each dish symbolizes one of the apostles.—Carol Funk, Richard, Saskatchewan

Ingredients

2 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks, cream and vanilla. Beat in sugar. Combine flour and salt; stir into the egg mixture just until smooth (dough will be soft). Divide into 4 portions.
On a well-floured surface, roll out 1 portion to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 1-1/2-in. strips; cut strips diagonally into 3 pieces. Cut a 1-1/2-in. slit lengthwise into the center of each piece; pull 1 end of strip through slit to make a loop. Cover shaped pieces while rolling out and cutting the remaining dough.
In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 2-3 in. of oil to 375°. Fry pastries, in batches, until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar.