South Dakota - State flower: American Pasque

1. Shrimp and Oyster Bisque
2. Cabbage Soup
3. Scandinavian Vegetable Salad
4. Lamb Stew
5. Fried Cucumbers
6. Fattigmands

Fattigmands - Makes 48 cookies

3 egg yolks
2 Tbsp whipping cream
3 Tbsp sugar
1-½ cups all purpose flour
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla or brandy

Beat together in a large bowl the eggs, whipping cream and vanilla or brandy until they are nicely blended. Beat in sugar; gradually add flour and making stiff dough. On a lightly floured board or Roul'pat, roll out half the dough to 1/16" thickness. Cut dough into 4: x 2" diamonds. Cut a lengthwise slit down center of each diamond. Pull one end through slit to make a bow or twist. In a deep pan, heat oil to 375º. Fry twists for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. When cool, dust with confectioners' sugar.

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