Mom's Kuchen Recipe

Name: Mom's Kuchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1/3 ounce) packages yeast; ⅔ cup water (110-115 degrees); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup solid shortening (Crisco); 1 cup sugar; 4 eggs; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 cups milk, scalded and cooled; 10 -11 cups flour; 3 eggs; ¾ cup sugar; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 ¾ cups heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla; cinnamon, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

2 (1/3 ounce) packages yeast
⅔ cup water (110-115 degrees)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup solid shortening (Crisco)
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups milk, scalded and cooled
10 -11 cups flour
3 eggs
¾ cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 ¾ cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
cinnamon, for sprinkling

1
Soak the yeast in the 2/3 cup water with the one tablespoon sugar.
2
Let set 10 minutes.
3
In a large bowl, mix the shortening, sugar and eggs with a mixer.
4
Add in the salt and scalded milk.
5
Add in the yeast mixture.
6
Mix in 3 cups flour.
7
Add remaining flour a little at a time to make a soft dough.
8
Cover with a tea towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
9
While dough is rising, combine all ingredients for custard topping in 2 quart saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick.
10
Be sure to stir it constantly as it will burn.
11
Remove from heat and let cool.
12
Punch down dough and make into kuchens.
13
I divide the dough in half and then divide each half into fourths.
14
Form each into ball and then press dough out and up sides of greased pans.
15
Add fruit filling to each kuchen.
16
I use cherry pie filling, cooked prunes, fresh sliced peaches or peach pie filling as well as cottage cheese filling.
17
Top each kuchen with a few spoons full of custard filling and spread across fruit.
18
Sprinkle with cinnamon.
19
Let kuchen rise 10 minutes.
20
Bake about 20 minutes at 350.
21
Remove from pan and let cool on wire rack.
22
As soon as you remove the kuchen from the pan, brush the edges with melted butter to keep them soft.
23
Store in refrigerator or place in ziplock bag and freeze.
24
These freeze well and will taste great reheated in the oven or microwave.

2029

kcal

Calories

Fat

304

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.
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

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1/3 ounce) packages yeast, ⅔ cup water (110-115 degrees), 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 cup solid shortening (Crisco), and more.

Yes, Mom's Kuchen 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mom's Kuchen

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