Dampfnudeln

Name: Dampfnudeln
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2.25 tsp active dry yeast; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/2 tsp salt

Sweet steamed yeast dumplings featuring a soft, airy top and a caramelized crispy bottom crust. Served warm, often accompanied by vanilla sauce or fruit compote.

100 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

GermanDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2.25 tsp active dry yeast
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Dissolve 2.25 tsp active dry yeast and a pinch of granulated sugar in half of the warm 1 cup whole milk and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2

In a large bowl, mix 3 cups all-purpose flour, remaining granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 beaten large egg, and the yeast mixture to form a smooth dough.
3

Cover dough and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
4

Divide dough into equal balls and place into a skillet containing remaining whole milk and extra butter.
5

Cover tightly with a lid and cook on medium-low heat for 25 minutes without opening until liquid evaporates and bottoms crisp.

Questions

Can I make Dampfnudeln dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Dampfnudeln gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Dampfnudeln keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Dampfnudeln?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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