Basic Lokshen (With Variations)

Directions

1. 1
   Drop noodles in rapidly boiling salted water and cook until tender.
2. 2
   Drain in a colander, pouring hot water through to rinse well.
3. 3
   Beat eggs with sugar, cinnamon and salt and add the noodles.
4. 4
   Melt shortening in the baking dish and add to mixture.
5. 5
   Turn half the mixture into greased baking dish, sprinkle with raisins and nuts, and add remainder.
6. 6
   Top with crumbs and bake 45 minutes at 400 degrees F.
7. 7
   Variations.
8. 8
   Substitute 1 cup thinly sliced tart apples for raisins, or combine equal amounts of each; use chopped greben (cracklings) and chicken or goose fat for shortening; substitute 1 cup finely cut dried prunes for other fruit, with or without nuts.
9. 9
   Add lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon grated rind.