Description
Streuseltaler emerges as a delightful German pastry blending crumbly streusel with tender cake layers. Buttery, sweet, and nostalgic, this traditional treat promises a delectable journey through German bakery craftsmanship that invites you to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup flour (for topping)
- 3.5 tablespoons soft butter
- 1 stick cold butter
Liquid Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup warm milk
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons lemon juice
Sweet and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
- 6 ounces red currant jam or your favorite jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, and kosher salt.
- Gently warm the whole milk and completely dissolve the unsalted butter within it, then incorporate this liquid mixture into the dry ingredients along with the large egg.
- Knead the dough consistently for approximately 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the dough into a lightly floured container and allow it to rise undisturbed for roughly 20 minutes.
- Prepare the streusel topping by cutting cold butter into small cubes and blending with flour, sugar, and pure vanilla extract until crumbly texture develops.
- Carefully divide the risen dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into round balls, letting them rest for an additional 5 minutes.
- Delicately roll each dough ball into a circular disc measuring 5 to 6 inches (12.7 to 15.24 centimeters) in diameter.
- Arrange the discs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading a thin layer of fruit jam at the center of each.
- Generously sprinkle the prepared streusel crumbs over the jam-covered surface.
- Allow the pastries to rise for 15 to 20 minutes before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 14 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the baked German Streuseltaler to a wire cooling rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice to create a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled pastries for a final touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Precise yeast activation matters, ensuring the dough rises perfectly and develops a soft, tender texture.
- Cold butter creates ideal streusel crumbles, giving these pastries their signature crumbly and rich topping.
- Choose high-quality jam with intense fruit flavors to complement the sweet, buttery dough and enhance overall taste.
- Allow sufficient rising time for both dough and shaped pastries to achieve light, airy German bakery-style consistency.
- Lemon glaze adds bright, tangy notes that balance the sweetness and create a professional, glossy finish.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, preventing lumps and ensuring even dough development.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg