WASER KIPFELS (WATER LILLIE'S)
These are from a 125 year old German recipe. Tricky to make but worth the effort. This recipe has been in my family for 65 years. Some measures are not shown in the original, nor is the oven temperature. This takes a lot of time. The filling is much like baklava.
Provided by Esther
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 1h12m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Crumble the yeast into the flour mixture as finely as possible. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center, and add the eggs. Mix well while gradually adding sour cream. If the dough is too sticky, more flour can be added depending on the size of your eggs.
- Wrap the dough in a clean dish towel, and hang in very very cold water for one hour while you make the filling.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the ground walnuts, 2/3 cup sugar, and milk. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of the mixture dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Set aside to cool before using.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a sugared surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Flour will make the cookies tough. Cut into 3x3 inch squares. Place one teaspoon of filling into each square, then fold in half to make a rectangle. Bend the two long ends around to form a horse shoe shape, and place onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Watch the first batch carefully to set the ideal time for your oven, as they do burn quickly. Enjoy a rare treat!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 29.2 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 48.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
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Kutloano Penelope
[email protected]These cookies were a little dry, but they still had a good flavor. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.
Haseena Khalid
[email protected]These cookies are so good! They're the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Soso Abushawish
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make, and they turned out perfect! They're light and fluffy, with a delicate almond flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.
Minenhle Cele
[email protected]These cookies were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some spices next time, like cinnamon or nutmeg.
swellgirl123
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family, and they loved them! They're so easy to make, and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
Samilin Dorvil
[email protected]These cookies are absolutely delicious! The almond flavor is perfect, and they're so light and airy. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Ratul 34
[email protected]These cookies were a disaster! They were dry and crumbly, and they didn't have much flavor. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Danyal Ameer
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
shahjalal ali
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies turned out great! They're light and fluffy, with a delicate almond flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.
Sharon Riddick
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.