Austrian Germknödel - Austrian Yeast Dumplings Recipe (2024)

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This winter we spent a great time in an Austrian ski resort. We tried Austrian Germknödel for the first time and we simply loved it.

Austrian Germknödel is a large yeast dough dumpling, slightly sweet, filled with a thick plum jam called Powidl, steamed and served hot with a vanilla sauce and a mixture of ground poppy seeds and powdered sugar on top. Traditionally Germknodel is served with melted butter but I really enjoyed the vanilla sauce version and this is the recipe I will share with you. Germknödel can be served either as dessert or as a main dish and it is one of the best dishes to serve in a cold winter day.

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Powidl is a thick plum jam that is made with no sugar, only very ripe plums are used, that are cooked for several hours up to a day until it becomes a thick dark plum puree, slightly tart and tastes similar to dry plums. This jam is mixed with a bit of rum and then used to fill the yeast dough to create these delicious dumplings. If Powidl is hard to find in your region you can still try the recipe with different jams, will still be very delicious.

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Austrian Germknödel - Yeast Dumplings

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Germknödel is a large yeast dough dumpling, slightly sweet, filled with a thick plum jam called Powidl, steamed and served hot with a vanilla sauce and a mixture of ground poppy seeds and powdered sugar on top. This can be served either as dessert or as a main dish and it is one of the best dishes to serve in a cold winter day.

Servings 5 servings

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

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Ingredients

Dumpling Dough

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
  • 12 g fresh yeast (or 1 tsp active dry yeast)
  • 2 tbsp (30g) butter , melted
  • 1/2 cup (120g) milk , warmed
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • Zest from half of lemon
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) vanilla extract

Filling

  • 1/2 cup (100g) Powidl , thick plum jam
  • 1 tsp (5g) rum , optional

For Serving

  • 1/4 cup (25g) poppy seeds , ground
  • 2 tbsp (15g) powdered sugar

Homemade Vanilla Sauce

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp (8g) cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
  • 2 tsp (10g) vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cup (300ml) milk
  • 3/4 cup (200g) whipping cream , 35% fat

Instructions

  • In a large bowl whisk flour with salt, 2 ½ tbsp (25g) sugar and lemon zest.

  • In a small bowl stir fresh yeast with 1 tsp (5g) sugar until it liquefies. Dissolve the yeast with milk and pour it over flour mixture. Add beaten egg, melted butter and vanilla extract and knead the dough until smooth, for about 5 minutes. Cover and let it rise at room temperature for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  • In a small bowl combine the plum jam with rum if used.

  • On a floured surface divide dough into 4 or 5 pieces. Flatten each piece of dough using your hands and fill each with about 1 tbsp of plum jam mixture. Seal well and form each piece into a ball. Place the dumplings into a floured surface, cover with a kitchen towel and let them rest for 30 minutes.

  • Meanwhile prepare the vanilla sauce. In a small saucepan whisk the egg yolks with sugar, cornstarch and vanilla extract. Gradually whisk in milk and cream and place over medium-low heat. Cook for about 6 minutes, stirring continuously until thickens. No need to boil the sauce. Set aside until ready to use.

  • In another small bowl combine the ground poppy seeds with powdered sugar to have them ready for serving.

  • In a pot bring water to a simmer, up to 1 inch (3 cm). Use a greased steamer basket and place it in the pot. Add the dumplings, cover the pot with a lid and let them steam for about 15-17 minutes.

  • Serve the dumplings immediately. Pour vanilla sauce and poppy seed mixture on top.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 461kcalCarbohydrates: 61.1gProtein: 12.8gFat: 18.2gSaturated Fat: 8.8gCholesterol: 156mgSugar: 18.7g

Calories: 461kcal

Course: Dessert, Main Course

Cuisine: Austrian

Keyword: Austrian dumpling, Austrian germknodel, germknodel, steam dumpling, yeast dumpling, yeast plum dumpling

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Austrian Germknödel - Austrian Yeast Dumplings Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to cook germknodel? ›

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil (the dumplings need lots of space to rise) and add the dumplings (if necessary cook in two batches). Bring the water back to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer the dumplings for 15 minutes with the lid on.

What is a Germknodel in English? ›

Germknödel ([ˈɡɛɐ̯mˌknøːdl̩] in Austrian German) is a fluffy yeast dough dumpling (knödel), filled with spiced plum jam and served with melted butter and a mix of poppy seeds and sugar on top.

What are German Knödel or dumplings usually made of? ›

Beautiful Königssee in the Berchtesgarden region of Bavaria, where I spent many summer and winter vacations. The Semmel Knoedel recipe is pretty standard: Diced hardened bread rolls, onions, butter, fresh parsley, milk, eggs, salt, pepper and often a dash of freshly ground nutmeg.

What are Austrian dumplings made of? ›

MAIN INGREDIENTS

The dumplings are typically made with boiled and mashed potatoes, flour, egg yolks, ground semolina wheat, butter, and salt. Some versions call for coating the boiled and stuffed dumplings with buttered breadcrumbs before frying them.

How do you cook Manti? ›

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook the manti until the filling is no longer pink, and the dough is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well. Divide the manti among four plates. Spoon the yogurt sauce over the manti and drizzle each serving with the hot pepper oil.

What are the 3 components of dumplings? ›

What are dumplings made of? The dumpling dough is made of three main ingredients: flour, water and salt.

What does Knödel mean in German? ›

Knödel (you pronounce the "k") means dumpling in German. My mother used to make this dish a lot when I was small because it's a good way to use up stale bread.

What are European dumplings called? ›

Pierogi (Eastern European filled dumplings)

What is the Austrian word for dumplings? ›

Knödel are used in various dishes in Austrian, German, Slovak and Czech cuisine. From these regions, Knödel spread throughout Europe. Klöße are also large dumplings, steamed or boiled in hot water, made of dough from grated raw or mashed potatoes, eggs and flour.

What are Australian dumplings called? ›

Dim sims differ from typical Chinese dumplings in that they are often much larger, have a thicker, doughier skin and are shaped more robustly. They are primarily sold in fish and chip shops, service stations, corner shops, and some Chinese restaurants and takeaway outlets in Australia.

What to eat with Knödel? ›

You will usually see these potato dumplings, or Kartoffelklöße (pronounced kartoff-el-kleuz-ze) or Knödel, on the side of our favourite meat dishes, like Sauerbraten, Roast Pork or Beef Rouladen.

What are German noodle or dumplings usually made of? ›

It's so easy to make them at home and they taste so much better! Spaetzle are made with flour, eggs, and milk (or water) – you could say they are German egg noodles.

What are dumplings usually made of? ›

Dumplings are most commonly formed from flour or meal bound with egg and then simmered in water or gravy stock until they take on a light cakey texture. Many recipes call for herbs, onions, grated cheese, or chopped meat to be rolled into the dough before cooking.

What is dumplings in Germany? ›

Dumplings are a favorite food throughout Germany. They are known as Klösse in Western and Northern Germany, and Knödel in South-Eastern Germany. Dumplings are made out of a dough (ingredients vary depending on the type of dumpling), most often formed into a ball-shape, then boiled or steamed in salt water.

Where do German potato dumplings come from? ›

Following the introduction of the potato to Europe, the German “kartoffel klöße,” or potato dumpling, emerged in northern Germany13.

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