Germknödel

Dessert · Tyrol/Salzburg

Germknödel

⏱ 1h 30m 📍 Tyrol/Salzburg Nut-free

Large steamed yeast dumpling filled with Powidl plum jam, topped with melted butter, poppy seeds, and sugar.

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Ingredients

  • 500g plain flour
  • 7g dried yeast
  • 250ml warm milk
  • 60g butter, melted
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 50g caster sugar
  • 200g Powidl plum jam
  • 80g poppy seeds, ground
  • 60g icing sugar
  • 80g butter, melted for serving

Method

  1. Mix flour, yeast, warm milk, melted butter, egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt into a smooth dough.
  2. Knead 8-10 minutes, then cover and prove for 1 hour until doubled.
  3. Divide dough into large portions. Flatten each, place a spoonful of Powidl in the centre, and seal tightly.
  4. Rest dumplings seam-side down for 20 minutes.
  5. Steam over gently simmering water for 15-18 minutes until puffed and cooked through.
  6. Serve immediately with melted butter, ground poppy seeds, and icing sugar.