Ukrainian Puff Balls In Honey
- 1 cup eggs
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. rich cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3 cups sifted flour
- 1 cup honey
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Beat the eggs until very light.
- Beat in the salt, cream, and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour and mix well.
- Knead on a lightly floured board until smooth.
- This dough should be quite stiff.
- Cover and let it stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Roll small portions of the dough at a time, 1/4-inch thick; cut into 1/4-inch strips, then dice the strips into 1/4-inch lengths.
- Fry in deep fat (375F) until delicately browned.
- Drain on absorbent paper.
- Put the balls into a large bowl for easier mixing with the honey.
- Heat the honey and sugar together, stirring constantly, until the sugar is liquefied and the syrup is clear.
- Pour the hot syrup over the puff balls and mix thoroughly.
- Pack very firmly into a buttered pan and let cool.
- To remove the pastry from the pan, place the pan in hot water for a few minutes, then invert.
- Cut into squares, bars, or slices.
eggs, salt, rich cream, vanilla, flour, honey, sugar
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/17728 (may not work)