Pretzels can easily be made at home. You can shape them into knots or just roll them into sticks. Just don’t forget the mustard and beer! Ingredients Dough 1 cup (250 ml) warm water 1 package (8 grams) active dry yeast 2 3/4 cups (420 grams) bread flour, plus extra for kneading 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature [...]
Spätzle is a type of egg-noodle or dumpling that originated in Swabia. However, the dish is also well-known throughout Central and Eastern Europe. In Hungary, their referred to as “nokedli.” Traditionally, spätzle is made by spreading the dough onto a wet board and shaving it off into a pot of boiling water. This is rather a [...]
Black Forest Torte also known as Schwarzwälder- kirschtorte is a classical German cake. It contains several layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, cherry filling and sour cherries on top. This recipe includes Kirschwasser, a cherry brandy that gives the cake its distinctive flavor. For best results, make cake layers 1 day a head and refrigerate. Ingredients Cake Batter 3 [...]
Brot (bread) is an essential part of German food. There are about 300 types of dark and white breads and over 1,200 of rolls and mini-breads known in the various regions of Germany. Furthermore, different techniques and ingredients are used in bread making throughout the country. Here is a list of the most common bread and roll types. Bauernbrot (Farmer’s Bread) Bauernbrot is [...]
Wiener schnitzel made with Japanese breadcrumbs doesn’t sound very appetizing to most people. However, after doing some research along with recommendations from several chefs. I discovered that using Japanese breadcrumbs when coating a schnitzel helps to improve the overall taste. It ensures the batter stays crisper and doesn’t absorb too much of the oil. Often times, [...]
Looking for authentic German breads, cakes, and pastries? Here’s a list of German bakeries across Canada and the United States. All enteries are listed in alphabetical order by province for Canada and by state for the USA. CANADA Alberta Rustic Sourdough Bakery & Deli (selection of German breads & cakes) 1305 – 17th Avenue SW, [...]
Since I bought a new Gugelhupf mold the other day, I thought it would be good to share some information about this unique cake. What is Gugelhupf? Gugelhupf is a type of cake with a distinctive ring shape. It usually contains either raisins, almonds, fruit or a combination of these ingredients. Sometimes Kirschwasser also known as [...]
What is a Bratwurst? Bratwurst is a type of German sausage that contains pork, beef, or veal with spices. The name is German, derived from Old High German as in “brat” meaning frying and “wurst” referring to sausage. There are several types of bratwurst sausages available. Although, most North Americans refer to a bratwurst as [...]
Bratwurst can be cooked in a variety of ways including grilled, pan-fried, or even smoked. I personally enjoy the traditional method of cooking it on the stove top while using ingredients like beer to add a more pungent flavour to it. Just remember to always buy quality sausages from a deli or store that’s committed [...]
Wienerschnitzel is a popular fast food chain in the USA. During my stay in Las Vegas this past weekend, I happen to stumble across an eatery called Wienerschnitzel, located in a small food court. Wienerschnitzel is a popular fast food chain in the USA with restaurants in Arizona, California, Texas as well as several other states. The silly thing is [...]
