Zelnicky

Description
Very good if made right

Ingredients

 * 2 cups sauerkraut, undrained
 * 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
 * 1 3/4 cups flour
 * caraway seeds (optional)

Directions

 * Put sauerkraut and its liquid in a large mixing bowl.
 * Add the shortening and blend well.
 * Add the flour, mixing carefully with your fingers.
 * Gather into a ball.
 * Lightly flour a pastry board and roll out the dough until it is 1/8-inch thick.
 * Cut into 2- x 4-inch strips with a sharp knife.
 * Add caraway seeds if desired.
 * Place the strips on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven until lightly brown.
 * If the zelnicky get too brown they become bitter.
 * Remove immediately to a rack and cool.
 * Serve as snack with beer and Cheese or with soup.
 * OVEN TIPS: If using cushioned baking sheets (double sheets), bake at 375F degrees.
 * If using regular baking sheets, bake at 350F degrees.