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German baking

Welcome to our German Baking category, where you can explore the rich traditions and mouthwatering flavors of authentic German pastries and breads. Discover recipes, tips, and techniques for creating classic treats like pretzels, stollen, and Black Forest cake. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, our guides will help you bring a taste of Germany into your kitchen with ease. Enjoy the delightful journey through Germany’s diverse baking heritage!

Brötchen (Crusty German Rolls)

Brötchen is a small crusty roll that is cherished in Germany. It is also perfect for a sandwich or as a roll for a bratwurst. "Kipfen - Wecken - Semmel - Weggli - Schrippe - Feierabend Brötchen - Rundstück". These are all words for the very normal, white, small, round roll that you see in the breakfast bread baskets in Germany or Austria. … [Read more...]

Apple Crumb Cake – Apfel-Streuselkuchen

Apfel-Streuselkuchen – Traditional German Apple Crumb Cake

Golden, buttery crumbs over a juicy apple layer on a soft cake base—Apfel-Streuselkuchen, or German Apple Crumb Cake, is the cozy hug of the dessert world. A staple at bakeries, birthdays, and Sunday coffee tables across Germany, this comforting classic is as beautiful to look at as it is satisfying to eat. Whether you're making it from scratch or … [Read more...]

German Pancakes

Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup flour, sifted 2/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons soft butter Directions: Heat oven to 400°F  (200°C). Butter two cake pans well. Beat eggs until light yellow in color. Add remaining ingredients, mix thoroughly. Pour into prepared pans and bake 20 minutes; then reduce … [Read more...]

Baumkuchen

Baumkuchen, often referred to as the "King of Cakes," is a traditional German cake that's as rich in flavor as it is in history. This unique cake is known for its characteristic rings that resemble tree rings, hence its name, which literally translates to "tree cake." This article delves into the history, preparation, and cultural significance of … [Read more...]

Frankfurt Wreath (Frankfurter Kranz)

The Frankfurter Kranz is a cake specialty of Frankfurt, Germany. Preparation starts with the baking of a firm sponge cake in a ring shaped baking tin. The cake is then sliced horizontally to divide it into two or three rings, and thick layers of buttercream icing are placed between the rings, usually with a layer of red jam (typically strawberry, … [Read more...]

Almond Waffles with Raspberry Cream (Mandelwaffeln mit Himbeercreme)

Ingredients: 1 package vanilla sugar 50g fresh fresh raspberries 5 tablespoons raspberry jam 1-2 tablespoons raspberry syrup 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar 2/3 lb. (300g) Quark 3/4 cup ground almonds 4 oz. heavy cream 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup corn starch 2/3 cup flour 4 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 9 tablespoons unsalted … [Read more...]

Pflaumenkuchen (German Plum Pie)

Ingredients: Pastry: 4 cups flour 3 sticks (~330 g) butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 4 egg yolks (save whites) 1 tsp vanilla 1 - 1.3 kg little purple plums (quartered) 1 cup apricot or peach jam Directions: 1. Make a dough from flour, butter, sugar, salt, egg yolks, and vanilla. 2. Press the dough into cookie … [Read more...]

Nun’s Puffs (Nonnenfürzchen)

Ingredients: 235 ml (one cup) water a pinch of salt 50 g (3½ tablespoons) unsalted butter 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar 125 g (4.5 ounces) all-purpose flour finely grated zest of one organic lemon 2 tablespoons cornstarch 4 eggs oil for deep-frying (corn, peanut or other oil with high smoke point) sugar and cinnamon … [Read more...]

Pretzels

A pretzel is a type of baked bread product made from dough most commonly shaped into a twisted knot. The traditional pretzel shape is a distinctive non-symmetrical form, with the ends of a long strip of dough intertwined and then twisted back into itself in a certain way (a pretzel loop). In modern times, pretzels come in a range of different … [Read more...]

Black Forest Cake – Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte was first mentioned in writing in 1934. The dessert is named not directly after the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), mountain range in southwestern Germany, but rather from the specialty liquor of that region, known as Schwarzwälder Kirsch(wasser) and distilled from tart cherries. This is the ingredient, with its distinctive … [Read more...]

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