German Strickle Sheets

German Strickle Sheets

Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup yeast dissolved in 1/2 cup lukewarm water
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
Flour
Topping: 2 cups sugar, 4 tablespoons flour, 1/2 cup butter, 4 tablespoons boiling water

Directions:
Scald milk and add the eggs and butter. When cool, add the dissolved yeast, salt, sugar, and enough flour to form a thin batter. Beat all together about 7 minutes, mix well, and set the bowl containing the mixture in a warm place for 7 or 8 hours. After time has elapsed, add enough flour to make a soft dough, knead lightly, and set to rise again. When well risen, roll dough to 1 inch thickness and cut into biscuit shapes. Let rise a second time. Before putting in the oven, spread with the topping mixture: combine 2 cups sugar with 4 tablespoons flour, add 1/2 cup butter and cream well; add 4 tablespoons boiling water and beat the mixture into a sauce. Bake at 400