Mutzen (Schmalzgebäck) wie vom Weihnachtsmarkt
Enjoy the taste of traditional German Mutzen, a delightful fried pastry, perfect for festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 125 g powdered sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 100 g butter, melted
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 liter vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, eggs, vanilla sugar, baking powder, melted butter, lemon zest, and salt.
- Knead the mixture until smooth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about 0.5 cm thickness and cut into diamond shapes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F).
- Fry the cut dough pieces until golden brown, then remove and place on paper towels to drain.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Best served fresh for optimal taste.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Find it online: https://schlemmerplatz.de/mutzen-schmalzgeback/