Hungarian Kifli Recipe

1. In large bowl, beat together butter or margarine and cottage cheese until light and fluffy. Add flour until dough forms a ball.

2. Divide dough into 3 equal portions. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.

3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease cookie sheets.

Filling:

1. Combine egg whites, nuts, water, and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.

2. On a floured surface roll 1 portion of dough into a 10-inch circle. Spread circle with ⅓ of the filling to within approximately ½-inch of the edge.

3. Cut circle into 24 pie-shaped wedges. Beginning at the outer edge roll up each wedge tightly. Place point side down on cookie sheet 1½ inches apart.

4. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden.

5. Remove to rack to cool. Repeat process with each remaining portion of dough and filling.