These lovely twig cookies are served as a special sweet in "name days", in Russia. Days of the Russian Orthodox calendar is connected to a holy man. Russians celebrate on the day they share its saint's name with.
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Make a mixture of flour, egg, vanilla, egg yolks, whipping cream, flavoring, and water in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until dough forms. |
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Add salt and desired amount of powdered sugar. |
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Lightly dust flour on a flat smooth surface (such as a tabletop). |
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Place dough onto the surface and knead until smooth and pliable. |
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Divide dough into two parts evenly and place one of them back onto bowl. Cover with a towel. |
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Roll the part on surface with a rolling pin. |
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Cut rolled dough into strips 5-inches long and 2 inches wide. |
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Shred a 2-inch slit from the center toward one end of each strip. Now, thread the other end through the slit and twist slightly. |
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Follow same steps until all strips are done. Repeat all steps with other dough kept in bowl. |
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Place a frying pan with oil at 365°F. |
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Fry 3 twists of dough at a time. |
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When fried, place on paper towels to drain from oil. |
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Transfer cookies onto a platter and garnish with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Serve. |
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