How to Make Krusczyki - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you have a sweet tooth and a passion for cooking, then Krusczyki, also known as Angel Wings, are the perfect recipe for you to try. This traditional Polish treat is a type of fried pastry that is often enjoyed during special occasions such as Christmas and Easter. Krusczyki are light, crispy, and delicately sweet, making them a delightful addition to any dessert table.

These delicate pastries are made from a simple dough that is rolled out and cut into thin strips, which are then t...

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Ingredients

  • 14 egg yolks
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • 8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups shortening
  • ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Information

  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • In a large bowl mix together all ingredients. Stir into a ball, then turn dough out onto a floured surface . Knead dough for 1/2 hour. If you have a mixer with a dough hook attachment, mix for about 15 minutes.
  • Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
  • On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into strips that are 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. In the center of each strip, cut a 1 inch slit, lengthwise. Pull one end of the strip through the slit to form a bow.
  • In a frying pan or an electric skillet, melt shortening and heat to about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). in a frying pan this would be on medium high heat.
  • Place cookies in hot oil. Cook on both sides until lightly browned then remove to a paper towel.
  • Dust finished cookies with confectioners sugar.
  • Nutrition

    504 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 184mg
    • Sodium: 186mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 113mg