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Bolas De Berlin

Cultural Context

Bolas de Berlin, also known as Berliner or Berliner Pfannkuchen, originated in Germany and are traditionally enjoyed during festivities such as New Year's and Carnival. These delightful yeast doughnuts are filled with jam and dusted with powdered sugar, symbolizing indulgence in celebratory times. Today, they have gained popularity worldwide, often appearing in bakeries and cafes, each region adding its own twist to the filling and toppings.

GermanESdessert
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
2 dl milk
200 g flour
sugar
eggs
butter
salt
lemon peel
rum

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative while margarine is often less expensive.

fruit jam

🥗Healthier: fruit puree

💰Cheaper: store-bought jelly

Fruit puree reduces added sugars while jelly is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be used for a lighter dough.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia offers a low-calorie sweetener, while honey is often cheaper.

1

Heat the milk without boiling.

2

Sift flour.

3

Add eggs directly to the flour without hitting a bowl.

4

Wash and grate the lemon peel.

5

Put oil in a skillet.

6

In a bowl, add 200 g of flour and make a hole in the middle, then add yeast.

7

Pour a little warm milk into the hole and knead with your fingertips.

8

Continue to add warm milk and knead until smooth.

9

Cover with a cloth and let rise until doubled in volume.

10

In a large bowl, mix the remaining flour and sugar, eggs, butter cut into chunks, salt, lemon zest, and rum.

11

Add the yeast leavened mixture and knead until the dough moves from the container.

12

Cover again with a cloth and let rise again.

13

Transfer the leavened dough to a floured work surface.

14

Knead for a few more minutes and then form balls of the desired size.

15

Cover the balls with a cloth and let rise for some time.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

BerlinerBerliner Pfannkuchen
Local Name: Bolas De Berlin

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