Germknödel facts for kids
Germknödel with butter sauce
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| Type | Sweet bread |
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| Place of origin | Germany and Austria |
| Main ingredients | Yeast dough, sugar, fat (usually butter), poppy seeds, sugar, spicy plum jam |
Germknödel is a yummy, fluffy dumpling from Austria and Bavaria. It's made from a special yeast dough. Inside, you'll find a sweet plum jam. This delicious treat is often served with melted butter. It also has a sprinkle of poppy seeds and sugar on top. Sometimes, people enjoy it with vanilla cream sauce instead. You can eat Germknödel as a sweet dessert or even as a main meal!
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What is Germknödel?
Germknödel is usually round or bun-shaped. The main part of this dessert is a soft dough. This dough is made with yeast, sugar, and fat. Often, the fat used is butter.
The Sweet Filling
The dumpling has a special filling called Powidl. Powidl is a sweet plum jam. It gets its unique taste from spices like cloves and cinnamon. This jam makes the dumpling extra flavorful.
How It's Cooked and Served
Germknödel is cooked by steaming it. This makes the dumpling very light and fluffy. It is always served hot. You can choose to have it with melted butter. Or, you might prefer a sweet vanilla dessert sauce. To finish, it's topped with crushed poppy seeds and sugar.
Germknödel vs. Dampfnudel
Germknödel is very similar to another dish called Dampfnudel. Dampfnudeln are also steamed dumplings. However, there are a few differences.
Key Differences
- Germknödel always has a plum jam filling. Dampfnudeln usually do not have a filling.
- Germknödel is always served as a sweet dish. Some Dampfnudeln can be served with savory (not sweet) foods.
- Both are steamed, but Bavarian Dampfnudeln and Austrian Germknödel are often steamed in milk and butter. This makes them lightly fried at the end.
See also
In Spanish: Germknödel para niños
