Dampfnudel - Sweet German Dumplings

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and lowers saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with unique flavors.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal provides binding without cholesterol.

Add flour, ½ cup sugar, yeast, ⅔ cup warm milk, eggs, and ⅓ cup softened butter to a bowl and mix until a rough dough forms.

Add lemon zest and mix on low with a bread kneading attachment for 3 minutes.

Knead manually until all flour is integrated.

Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth.

Divide the dough into 12 pieces and roll into balls.

Add 3 tablespoons butter, ⅔ cup of whole milk, and ¼ cup sugar to a large saucepan over medium heat until well combined.

Remove from heat and add the 12 balls to the poaching sauce evenly separated.

Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Combine Vanilla Sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and heat over medium until melted and combined.

Return the dumpling saucepan to medium-low heat and cook, covered for 25 minutes, ensuring not to burn while aiming for light brown caramelization on the bottom.

Serve with vanilla sauce and strawberries.

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