PISHKI - (Elephant's Ear)
This is an old Russian recipe that goes back to my grandmothers days, over 60 years ago. These Pishki's (biscuit like) were served with hot tea when guests arrived for a visit. For most Europeans, food was an important "welcome mat".
Ingredients
10 serv.Step-by-step instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, mix together sour cream, eggs, melted butter, salt, sugar and baking powder.
- 2
Add flour in small amounts, mixing well after each addition to make a soft dough.
- 3
Add additional flour if dough is too sticky.
- 4
On a lightly floured surface, knead dough about 12 times until dough is smooth.
- 5
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/8" thickness.
- 6
Cut dough into 4" x 4" squares, then cut diagonally to form triangles.
- 7
Using a sharp knife, slit each triangle of dough in several places.
- 8
In a frying pan, add olive oil and heat to medium-high heat.
- 9
Add dough triangles and fry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- 10
Remove from oil onto paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- 11
Serve hot with your choice of jam or dust lightly with icing sugar.
- 12
You may also bake the triangles on a lightly buttered griddle until lightly browned on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 13
Brush with melted butter when baked and serve with your choice of dips.
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