1 lb. butter
8 c. flour
1 tbsp. salt
2 cakes yeast
1 c. milk
6 egg yolks

FILLING:

6 egg whites, beaten stiff
1 lb. ground nuts
2 c. sugar

Blend butter, flour and salt. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm milk. Beat 6 egg yolks, add 1/2 cup cold milk. Combine with yeast mixture. Mix flour with liquids. Roll into balls and let stand 1 hour. Roll on granulated sugar and spread with filling. Cut into pie shaped pieces and roll into crescents. Bake at 400 degrees until browned.