Description
Delightful German streuseltaler invites bakers into a world of sweet pastry tradition. Crumbly streusel tops delicate cookies, offering a perfect balance of buttery richness and sugary charm for dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 1 egg
- 3.5 tbsps soft butter
- 1 stick (4 oz) cold butter
- 2.5 cups (300 g) flour
- 1 cup (120 g) flour (for topping)
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) warm milk
- ⅓ cup (70 g) sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 1.5 cups (180 g) powdered sugar
- 3–4 tbsps lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- 6 oz (170 g) red currant jam or your favorite jam
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl. Warm milk with butter, then add to dry ingredients along with egg. Knead consistently for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in a lightly floured container and let rise undisturbed for 20 minutes.
- Streusel Creation: Cut cold butter into small cubes and mix with flour, sugar, and vanilla extract until crumbly.
- Dough Shaping: Divide risen dough into 8 equal portions, form into round balls, and rest for 5 minutes. Roll each ball into 5-6 inch circular discs.
- Assembly: Arrange discs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of fruit jam in the center of each disc and generously top with streusel crumbs.
- Second Rise: Allow pastries to rise for 15-20 minutes.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake pastries for 10-14 minutes until golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer baked Streuseltaler to a wire rack. Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle glaze over cooled pastries.
Notes
- Yeast Activation: Ensure milk is lukewarm, not hot, to prevent killing the active dry yeast and guarantee proper dough rising.
- Dough Consistency: Knead until smooth and elastic, which develops gluten and creates a tender, soft pastry texture.
- Streusel Success: Use cold butter and work quickly to maintain a crumbly texture that creates delightful crispy topping.
- Jam Selection: Choose thick, high-quality fruit preserves that won’t leak during baking for the best flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg