Berliners
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. It can be served for breakfast or presented to friends as a treat. Traditionally, strawberry or plum jam is used for the filling, but you can also use chocolate, cream, or other types of sauces. For serving, they are dusted with powdered sugar, making an excellent dessert.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Heat the milk and dissolve the dry yeast and salt in it, let it sit and swell for 20 minutes. Take the butter out of the refrigerator in advance, beat the softened butter with sugar, then add the eggs. Pour in the yeast mixture and let it sit.
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Step 2
2. Sift the flour and gradually add it to the mixture. Knead the dough thoroughly. It should be soft and airy.
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Step 3
3. Cover the dough with a towel and place in a warm spot for 2 hours, until it doubles in volume. After that, tear off small pieces and roll them into chestnut-sized balls; let them rise for 30 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Heat the oil in a saucepan or deep fryer. Fry the balls until a golden crust forms. Transfer the doughnuts to a paper towel to drain excess oil.
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Step 5
5. It remains to fill the doughnuts. Take any jam or jelly. Fill the doughnuts using a pastry syringe, or simply make cuts and insert the filling. Then dust the pastries with powdered sugar and enjoy the delicious doughnuts.