Recipes from Germany and Austria :: German and Austrian Desserts
1 c. shortening, half butter 1/2 c. sugar 3 eggs 4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. grated lemon rind Blend shortening and sugar together. Add grated lemon rind. Add eggs, reserving 1 white, and beat mixture until light. Sift flour, Measure and add salt. Sift again. Slowly add sifted dry ingredients and work to a smooth, stiff dough. Shape into rolls 2 in. in diameter and chill for several hours in refrigerator. Slice 1/8-in. thick and roll on a board with flat part of the hand into fingerlike sticks. Shape like an "S." Chill again. Dip in slightly beaten egg white and then into sugar. Bake at 325 degrees fahrenheit until golden brown. Makes 6 dozen.
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