Grebbel (Freid Doughnut)

Grebbel is a traditional Volga German morning treat that might be compared to a toast stick or long doughnut and calls for powdered sugar to be sprinkled over this golden brown delight. This makes a great Oktoberfest treat!

Ingredients:
1/2 c. soft butter (no substitute)
1/2 pint sour cream (do not use fat free or low fat)
4 eggs-beaten
4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. soda (baking)
2 tbsp. sugar 1/2 teas.
salt 2 teas. baking powder


Preparation:
Sift dry ingredients. Combine butter, sour cream and eggs, add dry ingredients. Makes a soft sough. Let rest at room temp. 1 hour - will rise. Knead down and roll out on lightly floured board to about 1/8″ thick. Cut into desired shape and cut center slits (2) twist and drop into 350 degree hot oil. Watch closely and turn over and fry to lightly browned. Drain on paper towels, shake in powdered sugar.

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