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Christmas Angel Wings

Cultural Context

Originating in Poland, Christmas Angel Wings (Chrusciki) are a beloved festive treat, often served during holiday gatherings. These delicate, crispy pastries symbolize joy and celebration, embodying the spirit of Christmas. Traditionally, families gather to make them together, passing down recipes through generations. Today, they are enjoyed in various cultures, often found at holiday markets and parties worldwide, showcasing their universal appeal.

PolishPLdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 cup All purpose Flour
3 Egg Yolks
5 Tbsp Sour Cream
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Sugar
1 Tbsp Vodka
Grape Seed Oil (for frying)
Powdered Sugar (for topping)

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

1

In a large mixing bowl, mix the eggs and sugar using a mixer for about five minutes until creamy.

2

Add the salt and baking powder and mix until combined.

3

Add the sour cream and mix on low until combined.

4

Slowly add in the flour while mixing over a medium speed. Once half of the flour is added, pour in the alcohol and continue mixing. The dough should be thick and harder to mix.

5

Once the dough is too much to mix for the hand mixer, remove the dough from the bowl and place on a cutting board or tabletop to knead by hand.

6

Once the dough is mixed completely, form into a ball, place on a dish and cover with saran wrap. Place into the refrigerator for thirty minutes.

7

After thirty minutes, remove the dough from the refrigerator. Pour the grape seed oil into a deep frying pan, enough to cover the bottom of the pan. Heat over a medium flame.

8

Meanwhile, sprinkle some flour onto a clean cutting board and place the dough on top. Roll the dough out with a rolling pin until very thin.

9

Cut the dough into one inch strips. Then cut each strip in half or thirds, horizontally, so that each piece is about four inches long. Cut a small slit in the middle of each piece and then take one end of the strip and pass it through the slit to make a bow.

10

Place the angel wings into the frying pan and fry for about one minute, making sure to flip over throughout to cook evenly. Once pale gold in color, remove from the frying pan and place on a paper towel lined dish. You may have to do this in batches so that the angel wings are not crowded in the pan.

11

Sprinkle some powdered sugar on top of the angel wings and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlmixercutting boardrolling pindeep frying panpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Angel WingsChruscikiFaworki

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