Zelnicky

Ingredients

• 2 cups sauerkraut, undrained
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• caraway seed (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Put sauerkraut and its liquid in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add the shortening and blend well.

3. 3

   Add the flour, mixing carefully with your fingers.

4. 4

   Gather into a ball.

5. 5

   Lightly flour a pastry board and roll out the dough until it is 1/8-inch thick.

6. 6

   Cut into 2- x 4-inch strips with a sharp knife.

7. 7

   Add caraway seeds if desired.

8. 8

   Place the strips on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven until lightly brown.

9. 9

   If the zelnicky get too brown they become bitter.

10. 10

    Remove immediately to a rack and cool.

11. 11

    Serve as snack with beer and cheese or with soup.

12. 12

    OVEN TIPS: If using cushioned baking sheets (double sheets), bake at 375F degrees.

13. 13

    If using regular baking sheets, bake at 350F degrees.