Dampfnudeln – German Steamed Buns Recipe
 
 
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Serves: 12 buns
Ingredients
  • For the buns:
  • 50-gram oat bran or rolled oats (1/4 cup)
  • 25-gram Earth Balance or any fat of your choice
  • ½ cup (120ml) boiled water (let the butter melt)
  • ½ cup (120ml) cold water
  • ½ teaspoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ tablespoon instant yeast
  • 275 grams = 10 ounces of flour
  • Oil or melted butter to brush the dough when forming the buns; optional
  • For the fruit
  • 4 cups (2-3 dry) of fruit cut into bite-size pieces
  • Sugar to taste
  • water as needed
Instructions
  1. Start with the dough 2 hours before mealtime.
  2. In a KitchenAid Stand Mixer bowl (if you have one), whisk the oats, fat, and boiled water till the butter melts. Let it soak for about 15 minutes
  3. Then add cold water, maple syrup, salt, and yeast, and whisk it all together
  4. Add the flour
  5. Knead the dough for 5 minutes (it can also be done by hand)
  6. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes
  7. Knead for another 5 minutes (if kneading by hand, it might take longer; knead till the dough is ready)
  8. Cover the dough and let it rise till it is about double (ca. 1 hour)
  9. Meanwhile, prepare the fruit
  10. If using dry fruit, cover it with water and bring it to a boil. Add sweetener as desired. The fruit doesn't need to be cooked until it's done; you just want it to absorb moisture.
  11. If using fresh or canned fruit, you do not have to precook it
  12. Grease an oven-safe dish with a lid with oil or butter
  13. Layer the fruit with sweetener as desired
  14. Cover with warm water so that the water covers the fruit, to prevent it from burning.
  15. Form 12 buns, by either method you prefer
  16. Place the buns evenly on top of the fruit, leaving room to rise
  17. Close the lid and set the timer for 15 minutes. Do not open the lid at any point till all is done.
  18. Preheat the oven to 482°F (250 °C)
  19. Bake for 10 minutes
  20. Turn down the heat to 338°F (170°C) and bake for another 35 minutes
Recipe by Northern Homestead at https://northernhomestead.com/dampfnudeln-steamed-buns-recipe/