Bavarian Pretzels – Bayerische Brezeln
Numerous accounts exist regarding the origin of the Pretzel, as well as that of the name itself, though no sources have any reliability to their claims. A common theme, however, is that it was invented by Roman Catholic monastics and typically with some religious function and symbolism. According to one…
Braided Yeast Bread – Striezel/Hefeszopf
Coffee and tea taste really good with a slice of fresh Striezel (Austrian name)/ Hefezopf (German name). Ingredients: 110 g strong white flour200 g milk, lukewarm10 g dried yeast 100 g caster sugar 8 g vanilla sugar80 g butter at room temperature, cut into 1cm cubes20 g oil100 g milk,…
Dresdner Christstollen – Christmas Stollen
For the Dough: 1 cup lukewarm whole milk 3 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4 cups all-purpose flour. Add more flour as needed if dough is too wet. 1 large egg 2 large egg yolks 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks) , at room temperature so…
Easter Braid – Osterzopf
This recipe makes the classic Easter braid with raisins, almonds and lemon very easy for you to bake. It tastes delicious as part of your Easter lunch or brunch! Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sugar or honey120 ml (½ cup) warm water1 ½ tablespoons yeast120 ml (½ cup) milk120 ml (½ cup)…
Easter Buns – Osterbrötchen
The perfect Easter bun for your Easter brunch! Ingredients: 945 ml (4 cups) flour2 tablespoons flour1 heaped tsp dry active yeast 240 ml (1 cup) warm milk80 ml (⅓ cup) sugar2 eggs120 ml (½ cup) butter1 teaspoon cinnamonPinch of cardamomPinch of salt240 ml (1 cup) currants and/or raisins1 egg yolk1…
German Sourdough Rye Bread Rolls – Roggenmischbrötchen
Any type of bread or bread rolls/buns are an important part of Germany’s food scene. Did you know that there are over 300 bread varieties and over 1,200 different bread rolls and baked goods in Germany? Ingredients: 100 g (1 cup) rye flour100 g (½ cup) warm water2 g rye…
Hutterite Buns – Hutterite Brötchen
For anyone that enjoys homemade buns, this recipe is for you! Ingredients: 2 packages dry yeast (2 tablespoons)1 cup warm water1 teaspoon sugar 1⁄2 cup butter, softened1⁄2 cup sugar2 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon salt1 1⁄2 cups warm milk6 – 6 1⁄2 cups all purpose flour. Instructions: In a small bowl, dissolve…
Marzipan Braid – Marzipanzopf
This recipe makes a fluffy yeast dough, with a nice and sweet with marzipan and crunchy almonds. The braid tastes fantastic from breakfast to having friends over for an afternoon. Ingredients: 5 cups flour1 teaspoon yeast1 cup milk⅓ cup sugar1 tablespoon sugar⅓ cup butter1 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch of salt¾ cup…
Mennonite Yeast Rolls – Mennoniten Brötchen
If you love baking breads, buns and rolls and baking is therapeutic for you, this recipe is for you! Ingredients: 120 ml (½ cup) warm water2 tablespoons yeast120 g (½ cup) butter2 cups milk80 g (⅓ cup) sugar2 teaspoons salt 750 g – 875 g (6 to 7 cups) all purpose…
Pretzel Bread stick – Laugenstange
There are many stories of where pretzels and pretzel bread sticks came from. One Swabian story, which supposedly goes back to 1477, tell of a master baker Frieder, who not only invented the pretzel bread stick out of necessity, but that a cat jumped on the baking sheet as he…
