Germknodel

Germknodel is a traditional Austrian-German dessert made from soft yeast dough filled with plum jam. It’s steamed until fluffy and served warm with melted butter and a dusting of poppy seeds and icing sugar. This version includes tender steamed figs on the side for a fruity, elegant twist.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Rising 1 20

Total Time 1 55

Servings Portions

Ingredients

For the dough:

300 g plain flour
7 g dried yeast
150 ml warm milk
40 g unsalted butter melted
30 g caster sugar
1 large egg free range
1 pinch salt

For the filling:

4 tbsp Powidl plum jam or thick prune spread
½ tsp ground cinnamon

For the topping:

40 g unsalted butter melted
3 tbsp poppy seeds ground
2 tbsp icing sugar

For the figs:

8 medium fresh figs halved
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp water
1 knob butter

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, and sugar. Add the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and a pinch of salt. Mix into a soft dough and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
300 g plain flour, 7 g dried yeast, 150 ml warm milk, 40 g unsalted butter, 30 g caster sugar, 1 large egg, 1 pinch salt
Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Flatten each into a circle and place a spoonful of Powidl and a 1/4 of the cinnamon in the centre.
4 tbsp Powidl, ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Fold the dough around the filling and pinch to seal. Shape into round dumplings and place seam side down on a floured surface. Cover loosely and let rise for another 20 minutes.
In a large pot with a steamer insert, bring water to a simmer. Lightly grease the steamer.
Place the dumplings inside with space between them, cover with a lid, and steam for 15–18 minutes until puffed and cooked through.
While the dumplings steam, place halved figs in a small pan with butter, honey and water.
8 medium fresh figs, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp water, 1 knob butter
Cover and gently simmer on low heat for about 8 minutes until soft and syrupy.
Place a Germknödel on each plate, drizzle with melted butter, sprinkle with ground poppy seeds and icing sugar. Add the steamed figs on the side and serve warm.
3 tbsp poppy seeds, 2 tbsp icing sugar, 40 g unsalted butter

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