Butterhorns

Name: Butterhorns
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

10 ingredients

7 steps

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

Directions

1

Blend the yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and lukewarm water together in a small bowl; set aside.
2

Combine the sifted flour, salt, butter and shortening in a large mixing bowl.
3

Cut butter and shortening into the flour and salt mixture with a pastry blender.
4

Beat the egg yolks slightly with a fork; add to flour mixture, along with yeast mixture.
5

Mix well.
6

Beat the egg whites until foamy.
7

Begin adding 1/2 cup sugar very gradually; beat until mixture holds a stiff peak.