Yugoslavian Pecan Crescents - cooking recipe

Ingredients

about 2 c. flour
1 envelope active dry yeast
dash of salt
1/2 c. butter or margarine
2 eggs, separated
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
1 c. finely chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
confectioners sugar

Preparation

In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt.
With pastry blender or 2 knives cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in egg yolks and sour cream; mix well. Gather in ball.
On lightly floured surface knead until smooth, 8 to 10 minutes.
Divide in thirds.