Pflaumenkuchen is a very popular plum cake in Germany. It makes an excellent dessert with coffee or tea. Ingredients Cake 1 cup (200 grams) plums, pits removed and sliced into small wedges 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsalted butter 1 egg 11/4 cups (150 grams) all-purpose flour Streusel Topping 1/4 cup (55 [...]
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, [...]
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. Bratwurst can be served with a side of sauerkraut, potato salad, or on a [...]
