Swedish Rusks

Description

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Swedish Rusks

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups Sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup sour milk or buttermilk
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped nuts

Procedures

• cream Sugar and shortening, add egg and sour milk and stir.
• Sift flour, salt, soda, and baking powder together.
• Add to first mixture.
• Add nuts, if desired.
• Bake one hour at 350 degrees.
• Cut into 1 1/2 x 3-inch strips and dry in slow oven.