German Strickle Sheets

Instructions

1. 1

   Scald milk and add the eggs and butter.

2. 2

   When cool, add the dissolved yeast, salt, sugar and enough flour to form a thin batter.

3. 3

   Beat all together about 7 minutes, cover well and set bowl containing mixture in warm place for 7 or 8 hours.

4. 4

   After time has elapsed, add enough flour to make a soft dough, knead lightly and set to rise again.

5. 5

   When well-raised, roll dough to one inch thickness and cut in biscuit shapes.

6. 6

   Allow to rise a second time.

7. 7

   Before placing in oven, spread with the following mixture: Mix 2 cups sugar with 4 Tbsp flour and add 1/2 cup butter and cream well; add 4 Tbsp boiling water and beat mixture into a sauce.

8. 8

   Bake at 400-F about 20 minutes.