Chruściki or Angel wings are a traditional sweet crisp pastry made out of dough that has been shaped into thin twisted ribbons, deep-fried and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Traditionally present in several European cuisines, angel wings are known by many other names and have been incorporated into other regional cuisines (such as the United States) by immigrant populations. They are most commonly eaten in the period just before Lent, often during Carnival and on Fat Thursday, the last Thursday before Lent – not to be confused with “Fat Tuesday” (Mardi Gras), the day before the start of Lent (Ash Wednesday). There is a tradition in some countries for husbands to give angel wings to their wives on Friday the 13th in order to avoid bad luck.
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Chruściki (Angel Wings)
Ingredients
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 egg
- 1/2 pint cream
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups flour
- confectioner's (powdered) sugar
Instructions
- Beat together all ingredients except flour and powdered sugar.
- Add flour gradually, mixing well and kneading in the bowl until smooth.
- Divide dough into 4 or 5 pieces.
- Roll out each piece on floured board to noodle thickness.
- Cut strips 1" wide and 5" long. Cut a 2" slit in center of each strip and pull 1 end of the strip through the slit.
- Deep fry until golden brown.
- Drain.
- When cool, sprinkle with powdered confectioners sugar.
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