Germknödel - Austrian Sweet Dumplings

plum jam

🥗Healthier: fruit puree

💰Cheaper: apple sauce

Fruit puree offers a lower-calorie alternative while maintaining sweetness.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

Mix warm milk with yeast and sugar in a bowl until dissolved.

Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until frothy.

Combine flour, salt, and melted butter in a large bowl.

Add the yeast mixture and egg to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and divide it into equal pieces.

Flatten each piece and place a spoonful of jam in the center.

Seal the dough around the jam and shape it into a ball.

Place the dumplings on a greased steamer basket, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.

Steam the dumplings over boiling water for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Serve warm, topped with sauce made from sugar, egg yolks, milk, and vanilla sugar.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens