Zelnicky

==Description==
Very good if made right 
===Ingredients===
* 2 cups sauerkraut, undrained 
* 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 
* 1 3/4 cups flour 
* caraway seeds (optional) 
===Directions===
* Put sauerkraut and its liquid in a large mixing bowl. 
* Add the shortening and blend well. 
* Add the flour, mixing carefully with your fingers. 
* Gather into a ball. 
* Lightly flour a pastry board and roll out the dough until it is 1/8-inch thick. 
* Cut into 2- x 4-inch strips with a sharp knife. 
* Add caraway seeds if desired. 
* Place the strips on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven until lightly brown. 
* If the zelnicky get too brown they become bitter. 
* Remove immediately to a rack and cool. 
* Serve as snack with beer and Cheese or with soup. 
* OVEN TIPS: If using cushioned baking sheets (double sheets), bake at 375F degrees. 
* If using regular baking sheets, bake at 350F degrees. 
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==See also==
Category:Czech DessertsCategory:Desserts
 Category:Recipes
Category:Czech Recipes
Category:Shortening Recipes
Category:Sauerkraut Recipes
Category:Flour Recipes
Category:Caraway seed Recipes
Category:Bitter Recipes
Category:Cheese Recipes
Category:Beer Recipes
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