Recipe: Thief Boys (Polish Twists)

THIEF BOYS (POLISH TWISTS)

1 1/2 pkg. yeast
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 cups butter, divided use
2 1/3 cups sugar, divided use
3/4 cup hot milk
5 cups flour, divided use
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts

Mix yeast, sugar and warm water together.

Combine 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Add hot milk and stir until butter is melted. Add to yeast mixture.

Add 2 cups flour and beat until smooth; beat in eggs. Add remaining flour to make a soft dough. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease the top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

Melt remaining 1 cup butter and place in a shallow bowl. Place remaining sugar in a shallow bowl. Place nuts in a shallow bowl.

Divide dough into fourths. Shape each fourth into 12 inch rolls. Divide each roll into 12 pieces, and shape each piece into a 7-inch rope. Dip each into melted butter, then sugar, then butter, then chopped nuts. Fold each rope into half; twist to make a braid. Place on greased baking sheet and cover. Let rise until double, about 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Makes 4 dozen