Apple Cinnamon Bismarcks Recipes

BIG-BATCH BISMARKS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 4 teaspoons sugar in warm water. Add the milk, eggs, oil, salt, remaining sugar and 8 cups flour until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Divide dough in half. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in two greased bowls, turning once to a grease tops. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch the dough down. Turn on a floured surface; roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry bismarks, a few at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Cool for 2-3 minutes. Cut a small slit with a sharp knife in one side of each bismark; fill with about 1 teaspoon jelly. Decorate with frosting and sprinkles if desired.

SUNDAY MORNING BISMARCKS

Steps:

• Put butter in a heavy frying pan or a shallow casserole.
• Place in an oven set at 475*.
• Meanwhile, mix milk, flour and eggs lightly to make a batter.
• When the butter has melted, add batter to the pan and bake for 12 minutes.
• Remove from oven and place bismarck on a plate.
• Pour a little of the melted butter on the pancake, and squeeze on a little lemon juice to taste.
• Roll it up like a loose jelly roll and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
• Variations: Sprinkle with brown sugar.
• Forget the sugar and use a fruit or maple flavored syrup.
• Spread with a favorite fruit preserve or fresh berries.
• Lightly sprinkle with Grand Marnier.
• Fill with chestnut cream.