Butterhorns
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A home-kitchen version of butterhorns, written step by step so it's easy to follow that comes together with everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. dry yeast
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/4 c. lukewarm water
- 2 c. flour, sifted
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1/4 c. shortening
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 c. sugar
Method
Blend the yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and lukewarm water together in a small bowl; set aside.
Combine the sifted flour, salt, butter and shortening in a large mixing bowl.
Cut butter and shortening into the flour and salt mixture with a pastry blender.
Beat the egg yolks slightly with a fork; add to flour mixture, along with yeast mixture.
Mix well.
Beat the egg whites until foamy.
Begin adding 1/2 cup sugar very gradually; beat until mixture holds a stiff peak.
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