Faworki (Polish Chrusciki)

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 eggs yolks
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter , softened
• 1 tablespoon rum
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 0.5 cups confectioners' sugar , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine flour, egg yolks, sour cream, sugar, butter, rum, and salt in a large bowl; mix to form a dough.

2. 2

   Knead dough lightly and roll out on a floured surface. Cut into strips 4 inches long and 3/4 inches wide. Cut a slit in the middle of each strip. Twist and pull one end through the slit.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan. Test the temperature by dropping in a pastry twist; the oil is ready when it browns and float to the surface.

4. 4

   Fry pastry twists in batches until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar.