Leagle49, That recipe is awesome. My grandmother also (and from the same region in Europe) had a similar recipe but did put yeast in her dough. Yes, they are time consuming, but the end result is fantastic. I make them every year at Christmas. She called them Roskis or Kipfli, but did add a touch of cinnamon and a little lemon rind to the filling. Gave it an extra touch. Nice to share a recipe from our heritage! Have a Merry Christmas!