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More Traditional German Recipes by Sam Hill. Overview. Food has long defined Germany and its heritage. Below are a few simple recipes that can allow you to immerse yourself in the rich history of the Fatherland while sticking to the most effective German diet, NONE! Enjoy!
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Overview Food has long defined Germany and its heritage. Below are a few simple recipes that can allow you to immerse yourself in the rich history of the Fatherland while sticking to the most effective German diet, NONE! Enjoy! Warning: May cause intense hunger pangs and cravings.
German Dumplings • Ingredients • 6 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder • 2 eggs, beaten • 1/4 cup milk • 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves, for garnish • Special equipment: 9-inch aluminum pie pan
DUMPLINGS cont • Directions • In a large saute pan, over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Reserve bacon in pan with rendered fat. • In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cayenne and baking powder to combine. Beat eggs and milk together in a small bowl and stir into dry mixture until smooth and uniform. • Bring 6 cups salted water to a boil in a large pot. Poke holes using a pointed chopstick through the bottom of the aluminum pie pan to create a disposable spaetzle maker. Push the dough through the holes into the boiling water. Stir and cook for 3 minutes, or until dumplings float. Remove dumplings and immediately toss in pan with bacon. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
GermanPfeffernuesse Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup molasses 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon anise oil, if desired Powdered sugar
German PfeffernuesseCont. In large bowl, combine sugar, butter, buttermilk and molasses; beat well. Add flour and all remaining ingredients except powdered sugar; mix until well blended. Cover dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours for easier handling. Heat oven to 350°F. On floured surface, shape dough into 4 long rolls, 15 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. With serrated knife, cut rolls into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place 1/4 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350°F. for 8 to 9 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets; place on wire racks. Cool 5 minutes or until completely cooled. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Credits For the DUMPLING recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/german-dumplings-recipe/index.html For the PANCAKE recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/german-pancake-10000001177727/ For the PFEFFERNUESSE recipe: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/german-pfeffernuesse/07c2158c-e2cb-4ce0-8842-6239c5658642
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