Zelnicky

Description
Very good if made right

Ingredients

 * 2 cups sauerkraut, undrained
 * ½ cup vegetable shortening
 * 1¾ cups flour
 * caraway seeds (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Put sauerkraut and its liquid in a large mixing bowl.
 * 2) Add the shortening and blend well.
 * 3) Add the flour, mixing carefully with your fingers.
 * 4) Gather into a ball.
 * 5) Lightly flour a pastry board and roll out the dough until it is ⅛-inch thick.
 * 6) Cut into 2- x 4-inch strips with a sharp knife.
 * 7) Add caraway seeds if desired.
 * 8) Place the strips on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven until lightly brown.
 * 9) If the zelnicky get too brown they become bitter.
 * 10) Remove immediately to a rack and cool.
 * 11) Serve as snack with beer and cheese or with soup.