Preparing sweet breadcrumbs for topfenknoedel, a traditional Austrian dumpling dish, is an art that requires careful selection of ingredients and precise techniques. This article aims to guide you through the process of making the perfect sweet breadcrumbs, ensuring that your topfenknoedel turns out fluffy, flavorful, and irresistibly delicious. From choosing the right bread to achieving the ideal texture, we'll cover every step in detail, providing you with the knowledge and confidence to create this delectable treat in your own kitchen.
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SWEET BREADCRUMBS FOR TOPFENKNOEDEL
These buttery crumbs provide a textural contrast in our Topfenknoedel with Stewed Red Plums. Make them first so they can cool, as they are used in the batter and sprinkled on top of the dumplings.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pulse brioche in a food processor until fine crumbs form (you should have 1 cup breadcrumbs).
- Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in sugar. Transfer to a bowl, and let cool slightly. Stir to break up any lumps. Let cool completely. Breadcrumbs can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
TOASTED BREADCRUMBS
All the breadcrumbs you want, at a great price. Add your own seasoning so you know what you are getting!
Provided by Terri-Lynn Howell-Schlaiss
Time 35m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Using tongs, place bread slices directly on oven racks. Leave in oven until hard and golden brown, about 30 minutes; darker if you prefer. Remove and cool on wire rack.
- Crumble slices into a large bowl until reduced to fine crumbs, or place in bowl of food processor and process until fine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.5 calories, Carbohydrate 117.3 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 19.3 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1340.5 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
TOPFENKNODEL
This was definitely the best dessert offering my friends and I had at the Kafe Sacher in Wien. Forget Sacher Torte (imo way too dry), try these instead. I have not provided a fruit compote - use one of your liking (at the Kafe Sacher they were served with an apricot sauce). This particular recipe was found at the GlobalGourmet and adjusted to include the toasted breadcrumbs. Note: In Austria, topfen (quark) would be used instead of cottage cheese. If you have it, use it. :-)
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 2 knodels per person, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour light cream over diced white bread, allow to soak in, stir until smooth. Beat together butter and egg yolks until foamy, add cottage cheese and salt, fold in white bread soaked in cream.
- Whip egg whites, add to mixture, then carefully fold in flour and semolina. Let mixture sit in refrigerator for about one hour. Form small round dumplings, drop these into simmering, lightly salted water, turn off heat, let dumplings heat for about 12 minutes.
- In a small skillet, fry the fresh breadcrumbs in the butter until toasty and fragrant.
- Toss finished dumplings in buttered breadcrumbs and serve with choice of fruit sauce(s): strawberry, raspberry, apricot, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.4, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 88.8, Sodium 492.1, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 8.9
TOPFENKNOEDEL WITH STEWED RED PLUMS
These hearty cheese dumplings are an Austrian specialty. Farmer cheese is a form of cottage cheese that has been drained of most of its liquid; you can find it in the dairy section of most grocery stores. Ricotta cheese can be substituted, but it must be drained in a fine sieve for at least 30 minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer. Stir together cheese, eggs and yolks, and sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in flour and 5 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Using 2 wet soup spoons, shape a spoonful of the mixture into a 2-inch-long oval, and drop it into simmering water. Cook until it rises to the surface, about 2 minutes, then continue to cook for 3 1/2 minutes more. Repeat. You can cook 4 to 5 dumplings at a time, removing them with a slotted spoon when finished.
- Divide dumplings among individual serving bowls. Sprinkle each dumpling with about 1 teaspoon breadcrumbs. Divide plums and syrup among bowls. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for the best flavor and texture. You can make your own breadcrumbs by toasting and grinding stale bread, or you can buy them pre-made.
- If you don't have any stale bread, you can use fresh bread and toast it in the oven before grinding it into crumbs.
- Be sure to taste the breadcrumbs before you use them. They should be slightly sweet and have a light, airy texture.
- If you want a sweeter breadcrumb topping, you can add some sugar or honey to the breadcrumbs before you toast them.
- You can also add some spices to the breadcrumbs for extra flavor. Some good options include cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Be sure to not overcook the breadcrumbs. They should be golden brown and crispy, but not burnt.
Conclusion:
Sweet breadcrumbs are a delicious and versatile topping for many different dishes. They can be used on top of cakes, pies, cookies, and ice cream. They can also be used as a breading for fried foods or as a stuffing for poultry. No matter how you use them, sweet breadcrumbs are sure to add a touch of sweetness and crunch to your dish.
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