Amish Wedding Nothings Recipes

AMISH WEDDING NOTHINGS

Steps:

• Beat the egg and stir in the cream, salt, and enough flour to make a stiff elastic dough.
• Divide the dough into 6 or 7 balls and roll each ball flat and very thin (1/16 in). Cut 3 two inch slits, one above the other, through the middle of each piece.
• Heat the shortening in a kettle over high heat. When the shortening reaches 365 degrees or when a piece of dough tossed in sizzles, put one piece of dough at a time into the kettle. Turn each piece over with two forks when you see a slight golden color. Take out and put on a plate covered with paper towels to drain. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. Stack all of the Nothings on one plate and serve.

AMISH WEDDING NOTHINGS OR KNEE PATCHES

Steps:

• 1. Stir together cream, egg, salt and just enough flour to make an elastic dough. The first time I only needed 1-1/2 cups.
• 2. Divide dough into 8 balls for bigger pieces or more balls if you want smaller pieces. Roll out into very thin, flat circles. Cut slits across so it doesn't puff too much when fried.
• 3. After heating oil to 365 drop pieces 1 at a time and fry until golden then put out on paper towels to drain slightly.
• 4. While still very warm dust each side with powdered sugar. If not sweet enough you could use granulated sugar instead. This way is good with cinnamon in the sugar.