German Christmas Cookies
Mertizan Cookies Ingredients 1 pound of sweet almonds 1/2 pound of almond paste 1 1/2 pounds powdered sugar 2 egg whites Method Blanch the almonds and dry overnight. The next morning, grind them very find and mix in the almond paste. Sift the powdered sugar over them. Mix and knead to a stiff paste with […]
German Nut Loaf
Ingredients 4 cups flour, sifted 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped nuts 2 eggs 2 cups milk Method Combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, raisins, and nuts. Mix well. Add beaten eggs and milk. Pour into greased pan, bake 1 hour at 350-degrees. Makes 2 […]
Quick Sauerbraten
A vintage recipe for a Quick Sauerbraten made with a beef roast, oil, chopped onion, salt, pickling spices, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and ginger snaps.
Cottage Cheese Cake
Ingredients 24 slices zwieback 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cake flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs 1 cup coffee cream 1 1/2 pound cottage cheese Method Roll zwieback into fine crumbs, add melted butter and one-half cup sugar; mix thoroughly. Put into a nine-inch spring-form pan, saving […]
Hot Potato Salad
Ingredients 4 slices bacon, diced 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 6 hot cooked medium-sized potatoes, sliced 2 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped 1egg, well beaten 1/4 cup vinegar 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon celery seed Method In a large frying pan, cook until light brown: 4 slices diced bacon, and 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; drain […]
German Lebkuchen – Honey Cookies
Ingredients 1 cup butter & lard, equal parts 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup honey 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon aniseed (anise oil) 7 cups flour
German Sweet Sour Beans
A vintage recipe card for German Sweet Sour Beans. Make this side dish with bacon, minced onion, flour, bean liquid, water, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and green beans. Ingredients 2 strips bacon 1 cup minced onion 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 cup bean liquid 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt […]
Schnecken – German Sweet Buns
Ingredients 1 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 cake yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup milk 4 cups flour Grated rind of 1 lemon Pinch of salt Brown Sugar Method Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water with sugar, milk, and flour. Cover and refrigerate […]