Oma Kocht Am Besten: Feuerwehrkuchen

Hey y’all! Today I’m sharing some delicious recipes from SWR Rezepte that I think you’ll love! These dishes are perfect for anyone who loves traditional German cuisine. Check ’em out!

Ein frisches Kartoffelgratin


Ingredients:

• 1 kg potatoes
• 1 onion
• 300 ml cream
• 150 ml vegetable broth
• 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Butter for greasing

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes and onion.
3. Mix the cream and vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper.
4. Grease a baking dish with butter and layer the potato and onion slices in the dish.
5. Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake for about 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.

How To Prepare:

This Auflauf & Gratin is really easy to prepare and it tastes absolutely amazing! It’s perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a delicious side dish or a tasty main course. The creamy sauce and the perfectly cooked potatoes make this dish an absolute winner! So, what are you waiting for? Give it a try!

Preparation time:

60 minutes

Servings:

4-6

Kräuterflädle

Ingredients:

• 125 g flour
• 3 eggs
• 375 ml milk
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 bunch of spring onion
• 1/2 bunch of parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pinch of ground pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F).
2. Mix flour, eggs and milk until smooth.
3. Add vegetable oil, salt and pepper and let the batter rest for about 20 minutes.
4. Finely chop the spring onion and parsley.
5. Grease a baking dish with butter and pour the batter into the dish.
6. Sprinkle the chopped herbs on top of the batter.
7. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

How To Prepare:

These Kräuterflädle are one of my absolute favorite German dishes! They are so delicious and easy to make, and they’re also really budget-friendly. The batter is perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper, and the chopped herbs give it an extra kick of flavor. These flädle are perfect as a side dish or as a light lunch or dinner. So, give them a try!

Preparation time:

45 minutes

Servings:

4-6

Spritzkuchen

Ingredients:

• 125 g flour
• 125 ml milk
• 2 eggs
• 50 g butter
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Oil for frying
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Melt the butter in a small pot and let it cool.
2. Beat the eggs in a bowl and add the flour, milk, salt, sugar and melted butter.
3. Mix until smooth.
4. Let the batter rest for about 20 minutes.
5. Heat oil in a deep pan.
6. Use a piping bag or a spoon to drop the batter into the hot oil.
7. Fry until golden brown.
8. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

How To Prepare:

These traditional Spritzkuchen are a must-try for anyone who loves German cuisine! They are sweet, crispy and absolutely delicious. Whether you’re looking for a tasty treat to have with your coffee or you’re just in the mood for something sweet, these Spritzkuchen are the perfect choice. So, give them a try!

Preparation time:

30 minutes

Servings:

4-6

Bienenstichtorte

Ingredients:

• Cake:
• 200 g flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3 eggs
• 150 g sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 100 g butter
• 200 ml milk
• Pinch of salt
• Basting:
• 50 g sugar
• 100 ml milk
• 1 tbsp honey
• Vanilla cream:
• 500 ml milk
• 1 package of vanilla pudding powder
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 200 g butter
• Baking:
• 100 g slivered almonds
• 50 g sugar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp cream

Instructions:

1. For the cake, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Mix flour and baking powder.
3. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
4. Melt the butter and add to the egg mixture.
5. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and salt to the egg mixture and mix well.
6. Place parchment paper in a springform pan, pour the batter in the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
7. For the basting, melt sugar and honey in a pot and mix with milk.
8. When the cake is done, remove from oven, prick with a fork and brush with the basting mixture.
9. For the vanilla cream, mix the vanilla pudding powder with sugar and a little milk.
10. Bring the rest of the milk to a boil and add the pudding mixture while stirring constantly.
11. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
12. Add butter and mix until it melts.
13. Cool the pudding.
14. Cut the cake in half horizontally.
15. Add half of the pudding to the bottom layer of the cake and place the top layer of the cake on the pudding.
16. Add the rest of the pudding on the top layer.
17. For the baking, melt sugar and honey in a pot and add slivered almonds.
18. Add cream and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
19. Spoon the mixture over the top layer of the cake and let it cool.

How To Prepare:

This Bienenstichtorte is truly a masterpiece! It may seem complicated to make, but it’s really not that hard. The cake is light and fluffy, and the vanilla cream is sweet, creamy and delicious. The mixture of the slivered almonds, sugar, honey and cream on top of the cake is like the icing on the cake - it’s simply amazing! This Bienenstichtorte is perfect for any special occasion, so if you’re looking for a showstopper dessert, give this one a try!

Preparation time:

90 minutes

Servings:

8-10

Hackbraten mit Lauchgemüse

Ingredients:

• 1 kg ground beef
• 1 onion
• 3 bread rolls
• 150 ml milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 glass white wine
• 2 leeks
• 500 ml vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Grate the onion.
2. Cut the bread rolls into pieces and soak them in milk.
3. Beat the eggs in a bowl.
4. Combine the ground beef, onion, soaked bread rolls, eggs, mustard and tomato paste.
5. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
6. Form the meat mixture into a loaf and place in a greased baking dish.
7. Bake in the oven for about 60 minutes.
8. Chop the leeks into thin rings and sauté in butter.
9. Deglaze with white wine and vegetable broth.
10. Thicken with cornstarch and season with salt and pepper.
11. Serve with the meatloaf.

How To Prepare:

This Hackbraten mit Lauchgemüse is the perfect comfort food! The meatloaf is juicy and flavorful, and the Leek sauce is the perfect complement. It’s an easy and delicious meal that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s also great for meal prepping - you can make a lot of it and save it for later. So, go ahead and give it a try!

Preparation time:

90 minutes

Servings:

4-6

Mini-Datschkuchen mit

Ingredients:

• Pastry:
• 250 g flour
• 100 g sugar
• 125 g butter
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 lemon peel, grated
• 1 pinch of salt
• Apricot filling:
• 2 cans of apricot halves
• 50 g sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, grated lemon peel and salt.
2. Cut butter into small pieces and mix with the flour mixture.
3. Add egg yolk and mix until dough is crumbly.
4. Form dough into a ball and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
5. Gently roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out circles with a cookie cutter.
6. Grease a muffin tin and place one circle of dough in each muffin cup.
7. For the apricot filling, mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and lemon juice in a pot.
8. Add apricot halves and bring to a boil while stirring constantly.