4 eggs
250g sugar
125g butter
1/2dl brandy
1tsp amonium carbonate
1tsp cardimum
600g plain flour
1kg lard (for cooking)
Method
Beat egg anf sugar together. Mix in amonium carbonate, cardimum and half of the flour (save rest of flour for kneading). Leave dough in the fridge over night. Work with small portions. Shape into finger thick rings. Make three slices into the dough for decoration. Fry in lard until golden brown.
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