German / Austrian Dampfnudeln & Germknödel - Sweet Yeast Dumplings ✪ MyGerman.Recipes

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty taste.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is natural and can enhance flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is vegan-friendly and adds fiber.

Put butter into the milk and microwave to warm it up.

Add flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt to a mixing bowl, keeping salt away from yeast.

Add vanilla sugar and dry yeast on top of the flour mixture.

Let the yeast react for a minute before mixing in the remaining milk and butter.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it is less sticky, adding more flour if necessary.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 40 minutes until doubled in size.

Divide the dough into 8 portions and shape into balls.

Flatten each ball and fill with plum spread, sealing the edges.

For cooking, sprinkle sugar in a pot, add a mix of cream and milk, and bring to a boil.

Add dumplings seam side down and cover, reducing heat to simmer for 20-25 minutes.

Prepare vanilla sauce and mix confectioner sugar with poppy seeds for topping.

Serve dumplings with vanilla sauce and optional butter on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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