Sweet Or Savory Dampfnudel
Serves: 4
Felicia King
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
57
Spice
53
Sweetness
58
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
All-Purpose Flour2 cups
White Sugar1 tsp
Salt1 cup
Milk2
Eggs3 tbsps
Butter (or as needed)1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter1 tsp
Brandy (to taste)1 cup
Water (warm, divided)1 cup
Maple Syrup1 cup
Heavy Whipping CreamDirections:
1
Blend 3 cups flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, yeast, and salt in a food processor
2
Add warm milk, eggs, and 1/4 cup softened butter and pulse until dough forms into a ball
3
Transfer dough to a bowl and allow to sit at room temperature to rise, about 1 hour
4
Knead dough and roll onto a work surface
5
Cut dough into 8 circles using a cookie cutter or the rim of a drinking glass; allow to rise, about 30 minutes
6
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy pot over medium heat; cook and stir 1/4 cup sugar into butter until browned, about 5 minutes
7
Add 1 cup milk to butter-sugar mixture
8
Arrange dough circles in the pot; cover and cook over low heat until dough is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes
9
Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir 2 tablespoons flour into butter until mixture bubbles, 1 to 2 minutes
10
Gradually pour 1 cup milk into butter-flour mixture, cooking and stirring until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes
11
Stir 1/2 cup sugar, brandy, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into thickened milk mixture until a smooth vanilla sauce forms, 2 to 3 minutes
12
Mix 2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup warm water together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes
13
Very gradually add remaining water, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth, 2 to 4 minutes
14
Mix maple syrup, cream, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and 1 dash vanilla extract into sugar mixture until a thick caramel sauce forms, about 5 minutes
15
Transfer dampfnudel to a serving dish and pour vanilla sauce over each; top with caramel sauce