HUNGARIAN KIFLI I

Hungarian Kifli I image

These cookies need time to make as the dough needs to cool and "rest" for several hours. They are worth the effort.

Provided by Laurie

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Hungarian

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup cottage cheese, creamed
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 egg whites
2 cups chopped walnuts
½ cup water
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

In large bowl, beat together butter or margarine and cottage cheese til light and fluffy. Add flour until dough forms a ball.
Divide dough into 3 equal portions. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease cookie sheets.
To Make Filling: Combine egg whites, nuts, water, and ground cinammon. Mix well and set aside.
On a floured surface roll 1 portion of dough into a 10 inch circle. Spread circle with 1/3 of the filling to within approximately 1/2 inch of the edge.
Cut circle into 24 pie-shaped wedges. Beginning at outer edge roll up each wedge tightly. Place point side down on cookie sheet 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden (be sure to watch carefully as these cookies burn easily).
Remove to rack to cool. Repeat process with each remaining portion of dough and filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 14.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 0.2 g