German Tea Kipfel Recipe

Name: German Tea Kipfel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (1 pkg); 1/4 cup warm water; 1/4 cup scalded milk, COOLED to lukewarm; 1/4 cup sugar, plus; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 egg yolks; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup more if needed; FOR FILLING AND TOPPING; 2 egg whites; 1 cup chopped dark seedless raisins; 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds (divided); 1/3 cup chopped candied pineapple

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon active dry yeast (1 pkg)
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup scalded milk, COOLED to lukewarm
1/4 cup sugar, plus
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup more if needed
FOR FILLING AND TOPPING
2 egg whites
1 cup chopped dark seedless raisins
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds (divided)
1/3 cup chopped candied pineapple

1
Soften the yeast in the warm water in a large bowl.
2
Mixing until smooth, blend in the scalded lukewarm milk, sugar, salt, egg yolks, butter, and half of the flour. Mix in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface.
3
Knead until smooth and elastic, using additional flour if necessary. Put into a greased deep bowl; turn dough to bring greased surface to top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4
Punch down; roll out dough into a rectangle 1/4 inch thick. Beat egg whites until stiff, not dry, peaks are formed. Spread HALF OF THE EGG WHITES on dough surface (reserve remaining half for topping). Sprinkle with a mixture of the raisins, 1/2 cup of the almonds, and the pineapple. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares, then cut each square diagonally in half. Bring triangle corners to center; pinch to seal and place on greased baking sheets.
5
Top with a mixture of the reserved egg white and almonds, Cover; let rise again until very light, about 45 minutes.
6
Bake at 375u00b0F 10 minutes or until lightly browned. About 4 dozen Kipfel.
7
TEA CREASCENTS: Follow recipe for Tea Kipfel. Divide dough into thirds. Roll out each piece into an 8 - inch round. Spread with a portion of the beaten egg white and filling mixture. Cut round into 12 wedges. Starting at wider edge, roll up and place with pointed edge down, 2 inches apart, on a greased baking sheet. Top and bake as directed. If desired, spread with a confectioners' sugar glaze. About 3 dozen Crescents.
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CAI The Canadian Family Cookbook.

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* 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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (1 pkg), 1/4 cup warm water, 1/4 cup scalded milk, COOLED to lukewarm, 1/4 cup sugar, plus, and more.

Yes, German Tea Kipfel falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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German Tea Kipfel

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