Fattigman Poor Mans Cookies Recipes

FATTIGMANN

Steps:

• 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 2x2 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.

FATTIGMAN BAKELSE (POOR MAN'S PASTRY)

Steps:

• Beat yolks and whites, salt and sugar together for 1/2 hour (I know -- but that's what the recipe calls for).
• Add cream and cardamom and stir together well; add butter, lemon extract and brandy.
• Add enough flour to make a dough stiff enough to roll out thinly.
• Place in refrigerator and chill overnight.
• Roll out thinly in small quantities; cut into diamond shapes.
• Cut a slit in the center of each diamond and pull one corner through.
• Preheat oil to 365°F and fry pastry to a delicate brown.
• Cool on paper towels and dust lightly with confectioner's sugar.

FATTIGMAN (POOR MAN'S COOKIES)

Steps:

• In a small mixer bowl at medium speed, beat egg yolks with whole egg until light and fluffy. Beat in sugar, water, cardamom and vanilla. At low speed,gradually beat in flour to make a soft dough, scraping beaters as needed. Let stand for 15 minutes.In a heavy pan or deep-fat fryer over medium heat, heat at least 2 inches of oil to 375°.Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/16-inch thickness. With a pastry wheel or knife, cut into 1 1/4 -inch wide strips, then cut diagonally forming diamonds. If desired, cut a slit in one corner of diamond and pull opposite corner through.Fry diamonds, a few at a time, in hot oil until a light golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon. Drain well on a wire rack over paper towels. While warm,dust with powdered sugar cool completely.Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Best served the same day.If making ahead, store without powdered sugar. To serve, warm in a preheated 275° oven for 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.