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.
This is our view to the west. After work the shore becomes alive with activity. Tromsøværing (the Tromsø folk) make the most of the afternoon sun with fishing, jogging and rollerskiing.
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Norwegian houses are very charming with their wooden panels and slate roofing. It is typical for a house to be painted a strong colour such as red, blue or yellow, but white is the most popular.
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