Silesian Streuselkuchen
Silesian Streuselkuchen is a traditional German dessert that is a sweet yeast dough covered with a crunchy streusel topping. It's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Butter - 1/2 cup, cold and cubed
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- All-purpose flour - 1 cup
- For the streusel topping: -
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Egg - 1
- Butter - 1/4 cup, melted
- Warm milk - 3/4 cup
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Active dry yeast - 1 packet
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- To make the streusel topping, combine the flour and sugar in a bowl. Add the cold, cubed butter and use your fingers to rub it into the flour until a crumbly mixture forms.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the dough.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the streusel is golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
- Let the Streuselkuchen cool slightly before cutting it into squares and serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 30g
