Best 5 Easy German Biscuits Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating easy and delicious German biscuits! Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the essential tips and tricks to ensure your German biscuits turn out perfect every time. We'll explore the unique flavors and textures that make German biscuits so special, and share a variety of simple recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. So put on your apron and get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey with our easy German biscuit recipes!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY BISCUITS



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Whip up this buttery, easy biscuit recipe to serve with breakfast or dinner. The dough is very simple to work with, so there's no need to roll with a rolling pin; just pat to the right thickness. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 15 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
2/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk; stir just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter., Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EMPIRE BISCUITS



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Make a batch of these easy empire biscuits and enjoy with a cuppa. Sandwich with raspberry jam and top with thick icing and a glacé cherry to finish

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 47m

Yield Makes 12-14 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

175g plain flour , plus extra for dusting
100g cold salted butter , cut into cubes
335g icing sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 medium egg yolks
100g raspberry jam
50g glacé cherries , quartered

Steps:

  • Put the flour, butter, 85g of the icing sugar, the vanilla and egg yolks in a food processor and pulse in bursts until combined (alternatively, rub together the butter and flour with your fingertips and mix in the sugar, vanilla and egg yolks). Add ½ tbsp water if the mix feels a little dry. Tip the rough mixture onto a work surface and briefly knead until the dough has come together. Wrap and chill for 30 mins.
  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line two baking sheets with baking parchment. Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll the dough out to around 3mm thick. Cut 24 rounds from the dough with a 7cm cutter. Bring the remaining scraps of pastry together and reroll to make more biscuits. Line up the discs of dough on the baking sheets, then bake for 10-12 mins or until lightly golden brown around the edges. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
  • Mix the remaining icing sugar with 2-3 tsp of water to make a very thick icing. Spoon or pipe the icing over the top of half of the biscuits, leaving a border around the edge of each one. Top with a small piece of glacé cherry in the centre, then leave to set for 30 mins. Spread the jam over the un-iced biscuits and sandwich together with the iced halves. Will keep for two days in an airtight tin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 46 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.15 milligram of sodium

EASY GERMAN CUT-OUT COOKIES



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These simple cut out cookies are a must during Christmas time in Germany. Especially kids delight in helping cutting out fun shapes and later decorating and eating these delicious cookies that hold their shape.

Provided by barbara

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h45m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
⅔ cup white sugar
1 individual packet vanilla sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice, or more if needed
1 drop assorted food coloring
1 (1.75 ounce) package multicolored candy sprinkles, or as desired

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, white sugar, vanilla sugar, and egg in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Mix flour and baking powder together. Beat into the butter mixture on low speed until dough becomes crumbly. Work dough crumbles with your hands into a smooth dough and place into a sealable container. Refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Pick up all the left over dough, press together into a ball, and repeat the rolling and cutting out process until all the dough is used up.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before carefully removing to a wire rack with a knife or thin spatula to cool completely.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until glaze has a smooth and spreadable consistency. Add more lemon juice if you like a thinner glaze. Add food coloring if you like. Brush frosting on cooled cookies and add chocolate sprinkles or sugar sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 14.6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 43.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

EASY GERMAN BISCUITS



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My mother-in-law, who was of German descent, gave me this delicious recipe for easy yeast biscuits. It's so special because it goes back in her family for generations.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 15 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add yeast mixture, buttermilk and oil; stir well. Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours. Punch down. Turn onto a floured surface and roll out to 1-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. biscuit cutter and place 2-in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

23 GERMAN COOKIES WE CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT



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These German cookies bring Oktoberfest right into your home! These authentic recipes are simple, delicious, and will give you an authentic taste of Germany.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Cookies     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 23

Lebkuchen Cookies
Vanillekipferl (German Vanilla Crescent Cookies)
German Hazelnut Cookies
German Cinnamon Star Christmas Cookies
Springerle
German Spice Cookies (Spekulatius)
Heidesand (Traditional German Browned Butter Shortbread Cookies)
German Marzipan Cookies
German Hazelnut Macaroons
Kipplens
Spritz Cookies
Linzer Cookies
German Pepper Nut Cookies
Nut Corners (German Nussecken)
Walnut Shortbread (German Christmas Cookies)
Mandelhu00f6rnchen (Chocolate-Dipped Marzipan Almond Horns)
Cornflakes Cakes or Choco Crossies
German Chocolate Macaroons
Spitzbuben
Thumbprint Cookies/Angel Eyes
Amish Sugar Cookies
Dominosteine (German Layered Christmas Cookie)
German Butter S Cookies

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a German treat in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your biscuits. Use fresh butter, eggs, and flour, and use real vanilla extract instead of imitation.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the biscuits tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together, then stop.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the biscuits to rise more evenly and will also make them less likely to spread. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the biscuits in a hot oven: The biscuits should be baked in a hot oven (400 degrees Fahrenheit) so that they will rise quickly and evenly. Don't open the oven door during baking, as this will cause the biscuits to fall.
  • Let the biscuits cool before serving: The biscuits should be allowed to cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help them to set and will also make them easier to handle.

Conclusion:

German biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of flavors and textures to choose from, there is sure to be a German biscuit that everyone will love. Whether you are looking for a simple snack or a special dessert, German biscuits are a great option.

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