Roll Kuchen From The Mennonite Treasury Of Recipes

GERMAN ROLL KUCHEN

Steps:

• Mix and make a soft but not sticky dough.
• Roll and cut into oblong pieces.
• Make a cut in the centre (but not from edge to edge).
• Take an end and pull through the middle.
• Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
• Let cool.
• Sprinkle with icing sugar.
• Eat with watermelon.

ROLLKUCHEN (MENNONITE FRITTERS)

Steps:

• Place eggs in a large mixing bowl, and beat until frothy. Gradually beat in the flour and salt to make a soft dough. Roll out the dough to be fairly thin, about 1/8 inch, and cut into 2 inch by 5 inch strips. Cut a slit down the center of each strip, and twist so one end slides through the slit and makes a loop.
• Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a deep skillet (or use a deep-fat fryer) over medium-high heat, 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cook dough in small batches in preheated oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROLL KUCHEN (NOT CRISPY VERSION)

Steps:

• Mix together to form a dough.
• (This dough works best if you chill it for an hour or so).
• Roll out on floured surface and cut into strips with a knife or pizza cutter.
• Cut each strip into rectangles.
• Cut a small slit in each rectangle and pull one end through to form a twisted shape.
• Fry in hot lard, in small batches (5 or 6 at a time), until golden on each side.
• It is hot enough when the dough rises immediately to the surface.
• Serve with watermelon.
• These freeze well.