Pluckets

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water.
2. 2
   Add 1/3 cup sugar, butter and salt to scalded milk.
3. 3
   When cooled to lukewarm, add the dissolved yeast, eggs and just enough flour to make a stiff batter.
4. 4
   Cover; let rise until mixture doubles in bulk.
5. 5
   Knead down; let rise again.
6. 6
   Roll small balls of dough about the size of walnuts; dip them in melted butter.
7. 7
   Roll each ball in a mixture of 3/4 cup sugar, the ground nuts and the cinnamon.
8. 8
   Pile balls loosely in ungreased angel food cake pan; let rise again for about 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Bake for about 40 minutes at 400° and for 10 minutes at 350° until brown.