FLEISCHMANN'S KIFLE

Steps:

• Mix sour cream and water; heat until warm (105 to 115F).
• Stir in yeast; let stand 3 minutes or until yeast is dissolved; set aside.
• In large bowl, combine butter and 1/2 cup flour; stir in sour cream mixture.
• Stir in egg yolks and enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
• Divide dough into 3 equal pieces.
• Wrap in airtight plastic wrap; chill at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
• Lightly dust work surface with sugar.
• Roll each piece of dough to 12-inch circle; cut into 8 pie-shaped wedges.
• Spread each wedge with about 1 tablespoon filling.
• Roll up from wide ends to make crescents.
• Place, with points down, on greased baking sheets.
• Bake at 375F for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from baking sheets; cool on wire racks.
• Makes 24 to 30 cookies.
• Filling----------.
• In medium bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract; continue beating until very stiff but not dry.
• Stir in ground walnuts and chopped dates or pitted dates (snipped) OR mini chocolate chips.