There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked pastries in the morning to start your day on a cozy note. If you’re looking to bring a touch of warmth and sweetness to your breakfast table or afternoon coffee break, then the Streuseltaler is the recipe for you. This delightful pastry, hailing from Germany, features a tender dough base topped with a buttery crumbly streusel that’s just the right balance of sweet and crunchy. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea, the Streuseltaler is a treat that will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Title: Streuseltaler Rezept
Ingredients:
For the dough:
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ tsp instant yeast
– ½ cup warm milk
– 1 large egg
– 3 tbsp sugar
– 3 ½ tbsp unsalted butter, softened
– ¼ tsp salt
For the streusel topping:
– ½ cup all-purpose flour
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and instant yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast is activated and foamy.
2. Add the softened butter, egg, sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix everything together until well combined.
3. Gradually add the flour and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This should take about 5-7 minutes of kneading.
4. Shape the dough into a ball and place it back in the bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. While the dough is proofing, prepare the streusel topping. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and use your fingertips to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until you have a crumbly mixture. Set aside.
6. Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and shape each into a ball.
7. Roll out each ball of dough into a flat circle, about 4-5 inches in diameter. Place them onto a lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each Taler.
8. Sprinkle a generous amount of streusel on top of each dough circle, pressing them lightly into the dough.
9. Cover the Streuseltaler with a kitchen towel and let them rest for another 15-20 minutes to rise slightly.
10. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the Streuseltaler for 15-18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the streusel is crispy.
11. Once baked, remove the Streuseltaler from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Indulge in these delicious Streuseltaler pastries as a special breakfast treat or an afternoon snack to satisfy your cravings for something sweet. Enjoy them fresh and warm, paired with a hot cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate comforting experience. This recipe is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire, bringing joy and delight to your home with every bite.
