Rollkuchen

This is a wonderful summer treat. Many groups have different versions of the same recipe. I liken it to a fried bannick, but it's a lot lighter. We made it this past summer to go great with watermelon, or simply spread some garlic butter over top of it for a delicious bread with pasta or a meat dish.

I remember my grandma and great grandmother making these. They were also a staple at any family get together. My mom had never in her life made them herself, so she pulled out the old family recipe book and was teaching my brother how to make them. I eventually received a personal lesson as well, but here are the pictures from my brother's learning experience!

3 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk

Mix dry ingredients together. Add eggs, sour cream and milk; mix well. Roll out dough on floured surface to .5 cm (1/8") thickness. Cut into rectanguar pieces. Fry quickly in oil, until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towel.

Variation:
Cut rolled out dough in squares. Place any kind of fruit on each square, add a little sugar. Fold squares over and pinch edges together securely. Fry quickly in fat, turning once. Fry until nicely brown.

now, just a warning. These aren't very healthy!!! well okay a little healthier if you use EVOO! (Extra Virgin Olive Oil).

Mom rolling out the dough. cutting the dough and getting ready to place it in the frying pan.

My brother's job to turn the Rollkuchen. He had it timed perfectly.

Placing the fried Rollkuchen on a some paper towels to dry.

How delicious do they look? Yum!