Old world pfeffernesse (peppernuts)

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 cups Sugar
6 cups Sweet heavy cream
OR
1 pounds Margarine
½ cup Shortening or cooking oil
1 pint 1/2 & 1/2

Directions

Makes many Many MAny MANy MANY! Would you believe 4 or 5 gallons? These are traditionally made in mid November and stored in stone crocks in the

coolest room in the house. Line crocks with tea towels and cover with tea towels. Don't let the rest of the family know where they are or you won't have any for Christmas! These are very low calorie and habit forming! Heh heh.

add condensed milk to make total of 6 cups (Not Eagle Brand!) 5 ea eggs 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp cardamom ½ tsp anise 2 tsp mace 2 tsp nutmeg 1 Tbs vanilla The above ingredients are imperative to making these goodies. The ones below are "icing" on the cake.

1 tsp baking soda* 1 tsp baking powder* *Omit these two if you use self-rising flour - regular flour is best.

2 pkg dry yeast 2 Tbs honey (to keep 'em chewy) Omitted traditionally - I use it. 14 cups flour (approximately) See instructions.

Recipe can be cut in smaller portions. This recipe is an all-day job.

Don't start this at 4:00 p.m. or if you are not feeling extra energetic. If you have a bad back it mat be wiser to PAY some one to do this for you.

I have actually kept part of the dough in the refrigerator over night with no noticeable detriment.

NOTE: If you use a Kithcen Aid or some other machine with dough hooks it takes more flour and you need to add more sugar and spices to keep the flavor savory.

Mix, in a large mixer bowl, all ingredients except flour. Melt margarine (if used). Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to other liquids. This will expand to fill a large mixer bowl to the top. It will also taste VERY sweet and rich before you add the flour. The finished flavor is really very subtle Con't next message

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