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Fattigmann (A Traditional Norwegian Christmas

breads

10 egg yolks
2 egg whites
3/4 cup of sugar
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup heavy cream
5 cup sifted all purpose flour
2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 lard for frying

1) Beat egg yolks, egg whites, sugar and brandy until very thick. Add cream slowly, stirring well. 2) Sift flour and cardamom together; add about 1/2 C at a time to egg mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Wrap and chill overnight. 3) Heat lard to 365 to 370 degrees in a deep sauce pan. 4) Roll dough, a small portion at a time, 1/16 inch thick on a floured surface. 5) Using a floured knife or pastry wheel, cut into diamond shapes, 5" x 2"; make a lengthwise 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 to minutes, or until golden brown, turning once. Drain and cool. 7) Sprinkle cookies with c onfectioners' sugar. Store in tight covered containers.

Yield: 6 dozen

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