Streusel Kuchen

This traditional Streusel Kuchen is a comforting German yeast cake that balances soft, pillowy dough with a crunchy, buttery crumb topping. Enriched with mashed potatoes and potato water, the bread stays moist and tender for days. The overnight rise develops deep, complex flavors, while the streusel topping provides a delightful textural contrast. Perfect for breakfast with coffee or as an afternoon snack with tea, this cake embodies rustic homemade charm.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Breakfast

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 2

Calories: 146

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This traditional Streusel Kuchen is a comforting German yeast cake that balances soft, pillowy dough with a crunchy, buttery crumb topping. Enriched with mashed potatoes and potato water, the bread stays moist and tender for days. The overnight rise develops deep, complex flavors, while the streusel topping provides a delightful textural contrast. Perfect for breakfast with coffee or as an afternoon snack with tea, this cake embodies rustic homemade charm.

Directions

1
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
2
In a separate bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, potato water, softened butter, and the first 1/2 cup of sugar.
3
Add the yeast mixture to the potato mixture, then stir in 3 1/2 cups of flour until a stiff dough forms.
4
Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place overnight (about 8-12 hours).
5
The next morning, beat in the 2 eggs, the second 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1 1/2 cups of flour until smooth and elastic.
6
Cover the dough again and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
7
Punch down the dough and divide it into portions. Roll each portion into a rectangle approximately 6 by 8 inches and 1 inch thick.
8
Place the dough rectangles into greased baking pans.
9
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
10
In a small bowl, combine the topping flour, topping sugar, and cold butter cubes. Rub the butter into the flour and sugar with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
11
Brush the tops of the cakes with melted butter.
12
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the buttered cakes.
13
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cakes are cooked through.
14
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 146kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.8g6%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 23.3g8%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugars 2.3g
Protein 3.9g8%

* 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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