Description
Luftig-zarte Buchteln mit goldbrauner Kruste, zart schmelzendem Butteraroma und feiner Zitronennote. Saftig und locker, bleiben sie bis zum dritten Tag frisch wie am Backtag—ein Genuss, der Kindheitserinnerungen weckt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g Mehl
- 40 g Zucker
- 40 g Butter
- 1 Ei
- 20 g Hefe
- 5 g Salz
- ca. 1/4 l Milch
- Zitronenschale
- Vanillezucker
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the yeast mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
- Crumble the fresh yeast into the well you created. Add a portion of the sugar (about 1 teaspoon) and a small amount of lukewarm milk (just enough to moisten the yeast and sugar). Gently mix a little flour from the edges into the liquid to create a loose, porridge-like starter.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the yeast mixture rest for about 15 minutes in a warm, draft-free place. During this time, the yeast should become bubbly and slightly frothy, indicating that it is active.
- After the yeast has activated, add the remaining sugar, the softened butter, the egg (lightly beaten with a little bit of the milk), the rest of the lukewarm milk, grated lemon zest, and a packet of vanilla sugar (or 1-2 teaspoons if using loose vanilla sugar) to the bowl.
- Knead all the ingredients together thoroughly, either by hand or using a stand mixer with a dough hook, until you obtain a smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky dough. This should take about 8-10 minutes. If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk, a tablespoon at a time, until the correct consistency is reached.
- Cover the bowl again with a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in volume. The dough should be light and airy.
- Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release excess air. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and divide it into equal-sized pieces (about the size of a golf ball or as desired). Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
- Prepare your baking dish (such as a deep baking pan or casserole dish) by adding a thin layer of neutral oil to the bottom. Roll each dough ball in the oil quickly to coat all sides. This step will help prevent the Buchteln from sticking together during baking.
- Arrange the oiled dough balls in the prepared baking dish, placing them close together but not tightly packed. Cover the dish with a towel and let the dough balls rise for an additional 15-20 minutes in a warm place. They should puff up slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 210°C (410°F) with both top and bottom heat.
- Once the dough balls have finished their second rise, place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the Buchteln are golden brown on top and cooked through. The baking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of the Buchteln.
- Remove the Buchteln from the oven and let them cool slightly in the baking dish before serving. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or serve with vanilla sauce for an extra treat.
Notes
For an authentic touch, you can fill the Buchteln with plum jam or apricot jam before shaping the dough balls. Be sure to use fresh yeast for the best result, but if you only have dry yeast, use about 7 g. The Buchteln taste even better after resting and are famously soft and fresh even on the third day. Store them covered at room temperature to retain their fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Gebäck Rezepte
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Portionen
- Calories: 350-450
- Sugar: 11-16g
- Sodium: 500-800mg
- Fat: 17-25g
- Saturated Fat: 7-11g
- Carbohydrates: 40-50g
- Fiber: 2-5g
- Protein: 15-25g
- Cholesterol: 60-100mg