German Sour Cream Twists - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
3/4 c. sour cream
1 whole egg plus 2 egg yolks, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar

Preparation

Sift flour and salt into mixing bowl.
Cut in shortening. Dissolve yeast in water.
Stir into flour mixture with sour cream, eggs and vanilla; mix well.
Cover with a damp cloth and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Roll half of dough on sugared board into oblong 8 x 16 inches.
Fold ends to center; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Roll again and repeat for a 3rd time.
Roll about 1/2 inch thick and cut into 1 x 4-inch strips.
Twist ends in opposite directions and make into shape of horse shoes.