This is a kind of yeasted sheet cake which is used as a replacement for some breads like donuts, pancakes and muffins. This dish is best served warm and that is why Butterkuchen is served as snack in Germany or in teatime because this cake is great for combining with coffe and tea in the afternoon. In Germany, this cake is also served during Kaffee und Kuchen, literally means coffe and cake.
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HOW TO MAKE BUTTERKUCHEN (RECIPE)
Ingredients
4 cups flour
2 tsp dry yeast
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup warm milk
1 1.2 cup sugar
1 cup butter
1 egg
2 tsp cinnamon
Preparation and Procedure
1. In a mixing bowl, put 3 1/2 cups of flour. Make a hole or hollow in the center of the flour.
2. Put the yeast in the hollow and pour warm milk. Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and stir a little.
3. Let rest for 15 minutes in a warm place.
4. Add salt and egg together with 6 tablespoon of melted butter, add 3/4 cup sugar too and mix the dough until smooth and solid.
5. Form the dough into a ball-like form and put in butter-greased pan. Cover with clean cloth and let rest for half an hour.
6.On a board or table, scatter flour on it. Roll out the dough and make it as thin as half an inch and transfer it to a jellyroll pan. Let rest for another 15 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
8. Using a spatula, dimple the top of the dough mostly for cosmetic purposes, to make the cake looks better. Scatter sugar and cinnamon over the dough. Chop the remaining butter and place on top of the dough evenly.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cake is done and the mixture is caramelized.
10. Let cool down a bit and serve warm with coffee.
HOW TO MAKE BUTTERKUCHEN (RECIPE)
HOW TO MAKE BUTTERKUCHEN (RECIPE)
Ingredients
4 cups flour
2 tsp dry yeast
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup warm milk
1 1.2 cup sugar
1 cup butter
1 egg
2 tsp cinnamon
Preparation and Procedure
1. In a mixing bowl, put 3 1/2 cups of flour. Make a hole or hollow in the center of the flour.
2. Put the yeast in the hollow and pour warm milk. Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and stir a little.
3. Let rest for 15 minutes in a warm place.
4. Add salt and egg together with 6 tablespoon of melted butter, add 3/4 cup sugar too and mix the dough until smooth and solid.
5. Form the dough into a ball-like form and put in butter-greased pan. Cover with clean cloth and let rest for half an hour.
6.On a board or table, scatter flour on it. Roll out the dough and make it as thin as half an inch and transfer it to a jellyroll pan. Let rest for another 15 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
8. Using a spatula, dimple the top of the dough mostly for cosmetic purposes, to make the cake looks better. Scatter sugar and cinnamon over the dough. Chop the remaining butter and place on top of the dough evenly.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cake is done and the mixture is caramelized.
10. Let cool down a bit and serve warm with coffee.
HOW TO MAKE BUTTERKUCHEN (RECIPE)
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