4 oz. yeast
2/3 c. sugar
8 c. pre-sifted flour
2 c. milk
1 egg
7 egg yolks
2 tsp. vanilla
1 grated lemon rind
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vodka or rum
6 tsp. salad oil
2/3 c. confectioners' sugar
1 lb. jam
3 pt. lard or salad oil

Combine the yeast with 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 3/4 cups flour and 1 cup of milk. Let stand in a warm place until doubled in size. Beat the egg and the egg yolks with the rest of the sugar. Add the rest of the flour and milk, vanilla, lemon rind and juice, salt and vodka. Knead the dough until smooth. Add the oil in 3 parts, knead 10 more minutes.

Place in the heated oven at 100 degrees, cover with a towel and leave the door half open, until the dough doubles in size. Roll out 3/4 inch thick. Cut out circles, 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place 1 teaspoon jam on half of the circle. Seal the edges.