Conference turris::cooks

104.0. "COOKIE: Fattigman (Norwegian Cookie) and Meat/Wheat loaf" by PEN::KALLIS () Mon Apr 01 1985 14:15

The following recipes may at first seem a little strange, but they work
well.  The "Wheat Loaf" is one of my own invention; please reserve nega-
tive judgement until you try it.  People who said it "sounds yuckky" have
sent me written apologies.

The second, "Fattigman," is an old Norwegian cookie recipe.  They are
VERY good, but can prov highly habit forming.

Here they are:


                                 FATTIGMAN

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
6 yolks
3 whole eggs
2/3 cups heavy cream -- beaten stiff
1/3 cup brandy
2 teaspoons cardamom
1/3 teaspoon grated lemon rind
scant 5 cups flour

Blend eggs and yolks, mix with granulated sugar.  add beaten heavy cream.  
When mixed thoroughly, add in the brandy, cardamom, lemon rind, and flour.  
After mixing, refrigerate overnight in covered container.

Roll out, using approximately 1 1/2 cups flour to roll, to a thickness of 
1/4 inch or less.  Cut into diamond shapes approximately 2 inches by 4 
inches.  Slash small opening in center to pull through one end.  Fry at 
350o - 370o until golden brown (note: must be fried in lard).  Drain twice 
on brown paper.

[Use half-recipe unless great quantity desired.]


                                 WHEAT LOAF
 3 lbs ground beef
2  cups Wheaties
3/4 - 1 cup milk
4  medium-sized eggs
1  rounded tablespoon instant onion flakes
1  rounded teaspoon ground black pepper
2  teaspoons salt


Pour Wheaties into large bowl..  Pour milk over and let soak.  Add onions, 
salt, and pepper.  Mix four eggs until even texture and add to bowl.  Begin 
to add meat, about a handful at a time, mixing and blending until all meat 
has been used and mixture is visually even.  Press into loaf pan that has 
either been greased or lined with aluminum.  Shape so that loaf rises in 
middle.  Place a strip of butter, the width of a quarter pound, on the top 
of the loaf so that it runs the entire length.  It should be about 1/8 inch 
thick.

Place loaf in oven preheated to 350o and let cook for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.  
Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Note:  The Wheat Loaf has a delicate taste and should not be served with 
conventional gravies for best results.  (Can be served with white wine.)

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Some people like a bit less pepper; but try it approximately that way first.

I know someone who tried it and added a spicy tomato sauce; for that, it 
could have been oatmeal, no meay.  The loaf has an extremely delicate
taste, and overwhelming it with spices is like adding Tabasco sauce to 
unsalted butter: why bother to do it?

Regards

Apollonius