KHRUSTYKY

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This crispy, dainty 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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen pastries.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large eggs, room temperature
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.