Recipes from Germany and Austria :: German and Austrian Desserts
2 eggs 1 1/2 (one and one-half) c. sugar 3/4 c. butter, melted 3 1/2 (three and a half) c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. powdered cloves 1/4 tsp. salt Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon Jelly, flavor desired Beat eggs until light. Gradually beat in sugar; add butter. Sift together dry ingredients, then blend into first mixture. Add lemon rind and juice. Turn out onto a floured board and knead until smooth and no longer sticky. Let stand at least 1 hour. Roll 1/2 in. thick. Cut into strips 1 1/2 x 10 in.. Mark a groove down the center of each strip with the handle of a wooden spoon. Fill the grooves with jelly. Put onto a cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees fahrenheit until light brown (about 15 mins.). Glaze
1 egg
3/4 c. sugar Beat together and brush over the baked strips while they are still hot; cut immediately into diagonal pieces. Makes 40 or more.
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