HUNGARIAN NUT CRESCENTS

Steps:

• In a bowl, cut the butter and shortening into the flour until the mixture is crumbly.
• In a separate bowl, mix the yeast into sour cream, then add egg yolks and salt.
• Combine with the flour mixture.
• Mix until smooth and the sides of the bowl are clean.
• Form into a large ball and chill, covered, overnight.
• To make filling, mix walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and stiffly beaten egg whites together in a bowl.
• To make egg wash mix egg yolk and few drops of water in a small bowl.
• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Sprinkle granulated sugar onto a pastry board.
• Divide the dough into six portions.
• Work with one portion at a time, refrigerating the dough you are not using.
• Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thick and sprinkle with more sugar.
• Cut into 2 x 2-inch squares.
• Place a bit of the nut filling along one end of the square and roll up.
• Form into a crescent.
• Place seam side down on a greased cookie sheet.
• Paint with egg wash.
• Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cool on wire racks.