Christmas Cookies: Hungarian Kifli

This recipe was passed on to me from mom. She got it from her mom. From there I have no idea where it came from. I just now that these cookies have been a family favorite for years and we make them every year.

HUNGARIAN KIFLI

•  6 C. flour                                                                               
• 1 C. shortening
• ½ lb. butter                                                                           
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 egg                                                                                     
• Small can evaporated milk
• Pkg. yeast 

Crumble yeast into flour; work in shortening like piedough.  Add yolks and the egg and milk.  Work with hands until doughpulls from side of bowl.  Form into several large balls and chill. Roll out very thin on powdered sugar.  Cut into small squares and addfilling and shape.  Make your own filling or use prepared filling fromcans.  Solo brand has all kinds.  Bake at 350° on greased cookiesheet.  

I personally use blueberry and poppyseed fillings.