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Chrusti – Lover’S Knots

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This International bread features Eggs, Vanilla, Sugar, Butter (or shortening, Salt. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 3
Calories: 820.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International bread features Eggs, Vanilla, Sugar, Butter (or shortening, Salt. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 5 Eggs
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Butter (or shortening)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 1/2 cup Flour
Directions
  1. 1
    CHRUSTI - LOVER'S KNOTS Hot fat at 375 degrees Sif the flour, sugar and salt together.
  2. 2
    Cut in butter.
  3. 3
    Add vanilla to the eggs and beat until light and frothy.
  4. 4
    Mix this into the flour.
  5. 5
    Do not add more egg than to make the flour dough easily handled.
  6. 6
    If using large eggs, start with 3 and vanilla and then
  7. 7
    beat additional egg or eggs until frothy if needed.
  8. 8
    Knead on lightly floured board for 3 minutes.
  9. 9
    Roll dough about 1/8 inch thich and
  10. 10
    cut , with floured knife, into strips 1 1/2 inches wide and 4 inches long.
  11. 11
    Make slash 1 inch long in center of each piece.
  12. 12
    Lift and carefully slip one end through the slit.
  13. 13
    This forms the knot.
  14. 14
    Drop the knots carefully into deep fat being careful not to crowd them.
  15. 15
    Fry until they are light golden brown on one side, turn and fry on other side.
  16. 16
    (They are done when fork inserted comes out clean).
  17. 17
    Remove, drain on paper towel.
  18. 18
    When cool, toss in a bag with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 820.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.5g23%
Saturated Fat 6.2g31%
Cholesterol 249.2mg84%
Sodium 2566.7mg107%
Total Carbohydrate 146.3g49%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 31.4g
Protein 23.5g47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bread, butter, chrusti, eggs, flour, frying, international, knots, lovers, salt, shortening, sugar, title, vanilla, vegetarian
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