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Dumpling recipes: Sweet temptations and savory classics with surprising secret ingredients.
With this guide, every dumpling becomes a well-rounded affair.
Dumplings, these wonderfully round taste wonders, have a long tradition and have become an integral part of global cuisine.
They combine cultures, tastes and generations on a plate.
These small or sometimes larger culinary marvels can be sweet or savory, soft or firm, stuffed or unfilled.
They are the product of culinary creativity and traditional cooking that is passed down from generation to generation.
This guide reveals the art behind preparation, presents tried and tested basic recipes and innovative variations.
In addition, at the end the secret of two very special ingredients is revealed, which gives the traditional dumplings a modern touch.
1. Dumplings and dumplings: Bread dumplings, the classic
This variant, a masterpiece of using up leftovers, transforms stale rolls into a smooth side dish that is primarily found in German and Austrian cuisine.
Seasoned with onions, parsley and nutmeg, they offer a flavorful hug to roasts and stews.
Whether with goulash, sauerbraten or simply with butter and parsley - this recipe for bread dumplings always works.
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When preparing classic bread dumplings, it is important to soak the bread in milk beforehand so that it receives the right amount of moisture.
The bread mixture should be well mixed and seasoned before cooking.
As a side dish, bread dumplings go perfectly with dishes with lots of sauce such as goulash or game ragout.
For a sophisticated twist, bread dumplings can be baked in muffin tins to create a crispy outside and juicy center, or combined in a bread dumpling casserole with cream sauce, pointed cabbage, onions and mushrooms.
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2. Dumplings and dumplings: potato dumplings, round and rustic
The robust siblings in the dumpling universe, made from boiled or raw potatoes, are at home in many European kitchens.
They are the perfect accompaniment to hearty dishes, with their smooth surface and soft consistency absorbing sauces and fried juices like a sponge.
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Potato dumplings are a classic German dish that is served on many different occasions.
Dumplings and duck breast are one of many delicious combinations.
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The addition of bacon, onions and Parmesan gives the tender potato dumplings a savory depth, while a sweet version with sugar, cinnamon or raisins offers an interesting variety.
Potato dumplings can be excellently combined with chicken and mushroom cream sauce or topped as an innovative dumpling dough tarte flambée.
3. Dumplings, simple and impressive
The simple but versatile dumplings consist mainly of flour, water and sometimes eggs.
They can be prepared both sweet and savory and find their place in soups or as a side dish.
Their modest ingredient list makes them a quick and easy treat.
The advantage of flour dumplings is that you don't have to form them into balls, you just scoop them out using tablespoons.
If you want, you can still form round balls.
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The dough for dumplings should be viscous, similar to spaetzle dough, in order to achieve the right consistency.
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4. Spinach dumplings, green and great
The base of savory spinach dumplings is a harmonious mix of spinach, often blanched and finely chopped, mixed with other ingredients such as bread, flour, eggs and sometimes finely grated cheese, giving them a juicy yet firm texture.
Garnished with a little melted butter and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, the juicy spinach dumplings taste particularly delicious.
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Spinach dumplings enrich the dumpling range with their distinctive color and delicate taste.
To prepare it, it is important to wash the spinach thoroughly, blanch it and chop it very finely before mixing it into the dumpling mixture.
A pinch of nutmeg can bring out the flavor of the spinach.
Spinach dumplings are ideal as a side dish with mushroom sauces or melted butter and parmesan.
5. Cheese dumplings: flattened and fabulous
Flattened cheese dumplings are a specialty from the Alpine regions, where hearty cheese is incorporated into the dumpling mixture.
These dumplings are traditionally flattened and fried in a pan until they are crispy on the outside and wonderfully melted on the inside.
Served as a side dish or in a hearty soup, they are a real treat for cheese lovers.
The flattened cheese dumplings were originally intended as a recipe for using up leftovers.
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The important thing here is to distribute the cheese evenly throughout the mixture and to shape the dumplings well before frying them in the pan.
6. Apricot dumplings: Sweet and fabulous
Sweet apricot dumplings are a summer dream from Austrian and Bohemian cuisine, in which juicy apricots are hidden in a sweet dough made from quark or potatoes and then cooked in boiling water.
The final touch is a coating of toasted breadcrumbs and sugar, giving them a seductively sweet crust.
Apricot dumplings are a popular dessert in Austrian cuisine and a real treat for anyone who loves sweet treats.
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The apricots must be carefully wrapped in the dough so as not to fall out during cooking.
A pinch of sugar in the cooking water can intensify the taste of the apricots.
7. Yeast dumplings, stuffed and loved
A classic of Austrian dessert cuisine, filled with plum jam and topped with melted butter and poppy seed sugar, often also served with vanilla sauce.
These dumplings are made from a light yeast dough and steamed until fluffy and airy.
They are a warming treat, particularly popular on the ski slopes and Christmas markets in the winter months.
In just 20 minutes you can enjoy fluffy yeast dumplings with Powidl filling, melted butter, poppy seeds and vanilla sauce.
The ingenious recipe is available at Simply Tasty.
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Using Sunday roll dough for yeast dumplings can shorten preparation time.
It is important that the dough rises well before the dumplings are steamed.
You should have the following basic ingredients at home for all-round good dumpling happiness:
Flour and semolina:
The basis for flour dumplings and other types of dumplings, ensure binding and the desired consistency.
Eggs:
As a binding agent in many dumpling recipes, they help unite the ingredients and stabilize the structure of the dumplings.
Stale bread or rolls:
Used for bread dumplings to provide a soft texture and use up leftovers.
But potato dumplings can also be filled with croutons.
Bacon and onions:
They give savory dumplings an additional strong, hearty taste.
Herbs:
Parsley, chives and marjoram give dumplings a fresh note.
Cheese:
Mountain cheese, Emmental, Parmesan and other hard cheeses ensure a delicately melting result.
Sweet ingredients:
Sugar, cinnamon and raisins can be added to the dough.
Apricots, plums, various jams and fruit purees ensure a juicy, sweet filling.
Insider tips for dumplings, just like from grandma's kitchen:
Beer:
In some recipes, light beer is added to the dumpling dough.
The malty and hoppy notes of the beer enhance the aromas, resulting in a fuller-bodied taste experience.
Almdudler:
As a versatile secret ingredient, the herbal lemonade can be used in different phases of dumpling preparation.
On the one hand, it can be added to the dough for sweet dumplings to give it a subtle herbal note.
On the other hand, Almdudler can be excellently boiled down into a unique reduction, which can be served as a sauce over the dumplings, enriching their taste with a sweet-tart note.
Additionally, dumplings can even be cooked in Almdudler instead of water.
And if you can't get enough of the herbal lemonade even after enjoying Almdudler dumplings, you can bake a juicy Almdudler Gugelhupf.
This article delves deep into the world of dumplings, presenting a range of recipes ranging from savory to sweet, and highlighting the role of secret ingredients like beer and Almdudler in giving traditional recipes a modern twist.
The timeless diversity of dumpling cuisine is celebrated with a mixture of tried-and-tested classics and creative new interpretations.
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