NORWEGIAN CAKE DOUGHNUTS (HJORTEBAKKELS)

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Hjortebakkels are smaller and richer than American cake doughnuts. Not included in prep time is letting the dough rest overnight. Posting for ZWT6 (Scandinavia/Norway)

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 30 doughnuts, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 eggs
2 cups sugar
8 cups flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
juice & zest of one lemon
2 tablespoons cognac
sugar, to taste
cardamom, to taste
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Beat eggs until lemon colored.
  • Add sugar, flour, butter, whipping cream, baking powder, baking soda, lemon juice and zest and Cognac.
  • Mix until stiff dough forms. Let dough stand overnight.
  • Form into roll as big around as your finger.
  • Cut into 3 inch lengths and form circles by over lapping ends.
  • Or roll out 1/4 inch thick and cut with lightly floured doughnut cutter.
  • Deep-fry at 350 degrees, turning frequently until puffed and brown.
  • Sprinkle with sugar and cardamom to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.7, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 139.9, Sodium 172.2, Carbohydrate 78, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 27, Protein 10.5

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