May Day Recipe

Today is May Day and I thought a specific recipe.  Have you tried Tippaleivät?  It is a traditional Finnish dessert served at celebrations.  The Tippaleivät is a version of the American funnel cakes.  Try using a medal collar to aid in the ball shape.

 

Below is the recipe for 6 – 12 serves.

Ingredients

·         2 eggs

·         1 teaspoon salt

·         2 teaspoons sugar

·         3/4 cup milk

·         1/2 teaspoon vanilla

·         Oil

·         1 1/2 cups flour

 

Instructions

Mix the sugar and eggs, but don't beat.  Then add the other ingredients and mix them until they become a smooth batter.

 

Put the batter into a pastry bag or a paper cone fitted with a small-holed nozzle.

 

The batter should be squeezed into the hot oil, in a thin band.  Use a spiral motion to make nest-like cookies.  Try using a metal ring in the pot. This way you’ll keep the cookies in shape.

 

When the cookies have that golden brown color, remove and drain them on a towel (paper towels would be the best).

 

At last, when the cookies will be cold, powder some sugar.  Good appetite!