Bohemian Nut Slices - yeast

Method

• Sprinkle yeast and sugar in warm water.
• Let stand
• 10 minutes.
• Sift together flour and salt.
• Cut oleo in until it resembles coarse meal.
• Blend in egg yolks and yeast.
• Mix until a small ball is formed.
• Beat egg whites until stiff, not dry.
• Beat in sugar (1/2 cup) until peaked.
• Fold in flavoring.
• Divide dough in half.
• Roll into 9 x 13-inch rectangle.
• Spread with egg white mixture.
• Sprinkle with nuts.
• Roll as for a jelly roll.
• Place on greased cookie sheet.
• Make a 1/2-inch deep cut down the center (lengthwise) of each roll.
• Bake at once at 375° for 22 minutes. Sprinkle flavored powdered sugar frosting and nuts on top.