Fattigmann
This is a response to Carol's inquiry about what she referred to as 'Futimonbuckles' in Norwegian, which would be pronounced as 'Fattigmann Bakkels' based on her spelling. The recipe is quite ancient, tracing its origins back over a century, and is aptly named 'Poor Man's Cakes.'
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 4 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups lard for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat egg and yolks together. Stir in the cream, sugar, melted butter and cardamom. Mix in enough of the flour to make a soft but manageable dough. Handle the dough as little as possible or cookies will be tough.
- Heat oil in deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a floured cloth, roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 2×2 inch diamond shapes.
- Fry in hot lard until lightly browned. Drain on paper and dust with confectioners' sugar when cool. The cookies should be uniform in size and thickness and shouldn't be fried too dark or too light.
Notes
- We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 8mgCalcium: 4mg
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