German Luchow’S Fastnacht Krapfen (Berliners)

Name: German Luchow’S Fastnacht Krapfen (Berliners)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 1 ounce compressed yeast cake; 4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 lemon, rind of, grated; 5 egg yolks, beaten; flour; currant jelly or thick cooked apple; lard (for deep frying) or shortening (for deep frying); extra sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup milk
1 ounce compressed yeast cake
4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 lemon, rind of, grated
5 egg yolks, beaten
flour
currant jelly or thick cooked apple
lard (for deep frying) or shortening (for deep frying)
extra sugar

1
Heat milk to lukewarm. Soften yeast in 1/4 cup warm milk. Stir 2 1/2 cups flour smoothly into rest of warm milk. Mix yeast quickly into this batter. Cover lightly with folded towel and let stand 1 hour or longer.
2
After sponge has risen well, mix in melted butter, sugar, lemon peel, egg yolks, and remaining flour. Stir well.
3
Turn dough out on lightly floured board. Fold over, then roll lightly to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with 3 inch round cookie cutter. Spread half of the rounds with 1 heaping teaspoon jelly or cooked apples. Cover these with remaining rounds. Crimp edges firmly together with fingers. Leave on floured board. Cover lightly with folded towel and let rise in warm room 1/2 hour, or until light and puffy.
4
Fry a few Berliners at a time in deep hot fat (360 F) until golden brown. Remove from fat; drain on thick paper toweling. While hot, roll in sugar. Makes 1 1/2 to 2 dozen.
5
Luchow's German Cookboook.

1140

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup milk, 1 ounce compressed yeast cake, 4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, German Luchow’S Fastnacht Krapfen (Berliners) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!