Khrustyky

Name: Khrustyky
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen pastries.
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 3 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 on of the apostles.—Carol Funk, Richard, Saskatchewan

Ingredients

2 eggs
3 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 four portions.
On a well-floured surface, roll out one portion to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 1-1/2-in. strips; cut strips diagonally into three pieces. Cut a 1-1/2-in. slit lengthwise into the center of each piece; pull one end of strip through slit to make a loop. Cover shaped pieces while rolling out and cut the remaining dough.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 2-3 in. of oil to 375°. Fry pastries, a few at a time, until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar while warm.

Originally published as Khrustyky in Taste of Home December/January 2002