soup nuts

Directions

1. 1

   Soup Nuts (Mandlen) 3 eggs 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups sifted flour Beat eggs slightly

2. 2

   add oil and salt while beating

3. 3

   Stir into sifted flour gradually to make a dough stiff enough to handle

4. 4

   Form into pencil thin rolls on a floured board or between the palms of both hands

5. 5

   Flatten slightly and cut into quarter- or half-inch pieces

6. 6

   Bake on a cookie sheet or in a shallow baking pan at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes until nicely browned

7. 7

   Shake the pan or stir occasionally to brown evenly on all sides

8. 8

   When cold and dry, these Mandlen may be stored for several days and heated before serving in clear soup or with meat gravy