I didn't realize until I was finished preparing this recipe that it is actually very much like Julie's Authentic Schnetki that she posted quite a while ago. You can find some nice variations there. For one reason or another, my family made them with jam and they have always been one of my hubby's favorite snack. Usually they just appear at our house with my Mom, who makes them regularly. The pastry can also be used for (fruit filled) Perishky.Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 c flour plus some for shaping and rolling out
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup milk or water
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or sour cream)
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups thick jam (we prefer plum or guava)
Method:
- Cut shortening and butter into dry ingredients with pastry blender.
- Add combined beaten egg and liquids. Stir with fork until everything is moist.
- Sprinkle with a little more flour, kneading gently and shape into log. Can chill at this time.
- Divide log into four parts. Set aside three.
- Roll a quarter of the dough out - rolling it up gently with the rolling pin (or flipping) to add more flour underneath. Roll sideways and up and down to achieve desired size - about 16 x 10 inches.
- Divide into four rectangular strips, each about 4 x 10 inches.
- Along one long side of each strip, spread about 1 - 2 Tbsp thick jam.
- Roll up like jelly rolls, pinching ends. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Can freeze at this time to bake fresh when needed.
- Bake on parchment-lined cookie sheets at 375° F for 30 - 35 min.
