Whiskey Chruscik Recipes

CHRUśCIKI, CHRUSTY FAWORKI, ANGEL WINGS

Steps:

• Combine flour, sugar, and salt
• In a seperate bowl, combine the egg yolks, 3 tablespoons cream, spirits, vanilla, and zest if you're using it
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until the dough comes together, use a little more cream if necessary
• Roll out as thin as possible
• Cut into 1 x4 inch strips, cutting a slit in the middle of each strip
• Pul one end through the slit, to create a twisted appearance
• Heat lard to 350 F
• Fry in batches, turning to cook both sides, until golden brown
• Drain on paper towels
• Roll in powdered sugar

FAWORKI (POLISH CHRUSCIKI)

Steps:

• Combine flour, egg yolks, sour cream, sugar, butter, rum, and salt in a large bowl; mix to form a dough.
• Knead dough lightly and roll out on a floured surface. Cut into strips 4 inches long and 3/4 inches wide. Cut a slit in the middle of each strip. Twist and pull one end through the slit.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan. Test the temperature by dropping in a pastry twist; the oil is ready when it browns and float to the surface.
• Fry pastry twists in batches until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

POLISH ANGEL WINGS-CHRUSCIKI

Steps:

• Beat eggs until thick.
• Add salt slowly while stirring.
• Add sugar and vanilla, beat well.
• Add cream and flour, alternating until blended. You may need more than the flour listed above depending on how humid it is that day.
• Turn onto a floured board.
• Cover with a cloth for 10 minutes.
• Knead until dough blisters.
• Roll very thin.
• Cut into 1 inch by 4 inch rectangles.
• Cut a gash in the middle of the rectangle and pull one end through so it looks like a twist.
• Fry in 375 degree oil until golden brown.
• Drain on a rack for 3 minutes then roll into powdered sugar.