FATTIGMANN

Ingredients~
10 egg yolks
2 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup heavy cream
5 cups sifted A/P flour
2 teaspoons cardamon
lard for frying

Method~
1..Beat the egg yolks, egg whites, sugar and brandy until very thick. Add cream slowly, stirring well. Add lemon rind, and mix in thoroughly.

2..Sift flour and cardamon together; add about 1/2 cup at a time to egg mixture, mixing well after each addition. Wrap and chill overnight.

3..Heat lard to 365 to 370*F in a deep saucepan.

4..Roll dough, a small portion at a time, 1/16 inch thick on a floured work surface.

5..Using a floured knife or pastry wheel, cut into diamond shapes, 5" X 2"; make a lengthways slit in the centre of each diamond. Pull the tip of one end through each slit and tuck back under itself.

6..Deep fry 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown, turning once. Drain and cool.

7..Sprinkle cookies with confectioners sugar. Store in an airtight container.

8..Makes about 6 dozen cookies.