Berlin Doughnut Link
: Standardly called Berliner . š„Æ Traditional Ingredients & Anatomy
The , simply called a "Berliner" outside of the city, is a iconic German pastry made from sweet, yeast-enriched dough that is deep-fried and filled with jam or cream. Despite its international fame, what you call it depends entirely on where you are standing in Germany. š© Regional Naming Guide berlin doughnut
: Called Pfannkuchen (which elsewhere means pancakes). Southern Germany & Austria : Known as Krapfen . Central Germany : Often called KrƤppel . : Standardly called Berliner
: Traditionally filled with smooth plum butter ( Pflaumenmus ), raspberry, or strawberry jam. š© Regional Naming Guide : Called Pfannkuchen (which
: A rich, fluffy yeast dough heavy on eggs, butter, and milk. Traditional recipes often include a hint of lemon zest .
: Usually rolled in granulated sugar or dusted with powdered sugar. š Traditions and Customs How to make Berliner doughnuts: a traditional German recipe
: A perfectly fried Berliner must have a white or light-yellow ring around its center, indicating it floated correctly in the oil.