Best German Yeast Dumplings Hefeklosse Recipes

Dampfnudela Steamed German Dumplings image

Provided by kzbhansen

Categories Breads

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, less 1 tbsp
1 cup milk, plus
1 tablespoon milk
1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup clarified butter
2 eggs

Steps:

Heat milk a bit and dissolve yeast.
Make a well in the flour and pour the yeast into the well.
Let rest 1/2 hour.
Add remaining milk salt and eggs.
Beat vigorously til bubbles form.
Knead well.
Cover and put dough in a warm place Let rise for 1 hour.
Cut off 1/2 fist size pieces on floured surface let rise 15 more minutes.
In a deep skillet or dutch oven melt butter and add warm salted water to a depth of 3/4 inch.
Add dumplings arranged in one layer touching each other.
Put lid on pot, seal edges where lid rests with damp cloths to insure no steam escapage.
Cook on med low heat about 20 minutes Dumplings should have a highly desirable brown crust on bottom. May be served with sauerkraut or canned fruit.

Old Fashioned Rolled Dumplings image

Provided by boldlyreal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Steps:

Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening and add milk to make a stiff dough.
Roll out to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 1 inch squares, 1 to 1 1/2 inch strips or diamonds. Sprinkle lightly with flour and drop into boiling broth or juice. Cover tightly and boil gently for 8 to 10 minutes.