Carnival Titbits

Another Austrian speciality the “Schürfi” aka “Polsterzipf” (Polster Zipf = cushion or pillow corner) We called it Carnival Titbits.

Schürfi are pieces of dough which are fried and they blow up like a cushion.
Can be eaten warm or cold with apple puree for example.

I got this recipe from my aunt. Thank you aunty. 🙂

Drucken

Carnival Titbits

Zutaten

• 300 g flour
• 30 g softened butter
• 200 g sour cream
• 10 g powder sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cl Rum
• a pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

To fry

• lard, ghee or oil

Anleitungen

1. Mix and knead all ingredients to a soft dough.
   

   

2. Place in fridge to rest for minimum 30 minutes.

   

3. Roll out on a well floured surface and cut out triangles.
   

   

4. Fry the triangle pieces in hot fat (not too hot) till gold brownish. Place in a plate with a paper towel to let the oil drip off.
   

   

5. To serve sprinkle with powder sugar.
   

Rezept-Anmerkungen

Can be eaten warm or cold. We enjoy it with apple puree.

Enjoy baking!
Maggi & Family

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