German Strickle Sheets
Description
German Strickle Sheets are a traditional German treat that combines the comfort of soft yeast bread with the indulgence of a sweet, buttery sauce. These rolls start with a rich batter of milk, eggs, and butter, which rises slowly to develop deep flavor. The dough is rolled out and cut into shapes, then topped with a luscious mixture of creamed butter, sugar, and flour before baking. The result is a tender, slightly chewy pastry with a golden, caramelized crust.Directions
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Scald the milk, then remove from heat and stir in the softened butter until melted.
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Beat the eggs into the milk mixture until well combined.
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Allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm temperature.
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Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
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Add the dissolved yeast, salt, and sugar for the dough to the cooled milk mixture.
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Gradually add flour to form a thin, pourable batter.
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Beat the batter vigorously for about 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Cover the bowl tightly and place it in a warm, draft-free spot to rise for 7 to 8 hours until doubled in size.
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After rising, add enough additional flour to form a soft, pliable dough.
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Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface just until it holds together, then let it rest and rise again for 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Roll the dough out to a thickness of about one inch.
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Cut the dough into biscuit shapes or small squares.
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Place the cut pieces on a baking sheet and allow them to rise for a second time for 30 minutes.
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While the rolls rise, prepare the topping: Cream 1/2 cup butter with 2 cups sugar and 4 tablespoons flour until smooth.
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Carefully stir the 4 tablespoons of boiling water into the butter-sugar mixture and beat until it forms a smooth, thick sauce.
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Spread the warm topping generously over each risen roll.
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Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Remove from oven and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 763.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.8g23%
- Saturated Fat 9.4g47%
- Cholesterol 37.0mg13%
- Sodium 194.2mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 151.0g51%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
- Sugars 132.1g
- Protein 10.8g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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