Butter Semmels (a Moravian "companies" Delicacy) Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. This batter must be made in the early evening and set to rise in a warm place until morning.
2. Mix together the dissolved yeast cake, mashed potatoes and 1/2 cup of the sugar.
3. Let stand for four hours.
4. To the scalded milk, add the butter and stir until melted.
5. When cool add the eggs, 1/2 cup of sugar, and salt and combine with the yeast mixture.
6. Sift in the flour and knead thoroughly.
7. Cover and let rise in a warm place until morning.
8. Roll out to about 1/4 inch thick, brush the dough with melted butter and cut in 2 inch squares.
9. Turn up the four corners toward the center.
10. Place on a greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart and let rise until light.
11. Bake at 450-F for 20 minutes.
12. Remove from oven, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
13. Serve hot with plenty of coffee.