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Bauernkrapfen — traditional dish from Tyrol, Austria
Snack Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥500kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾70gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Bauernkrapfen

How to order / say it
Say it Bauernkrapfen — [BOW-ern-KRAHP-fen]
Order I'd like the Bauernkrapfen, please.
Locally Ich hätte gern die Bauernkrapfen, bitte.
Say locally

Traditional Austrian yeasted doughnut, often dusted with sugar.

Why try it?

Bauernkrapfen are a beloved rustic snack reflecting Austria’s pastoral heritage. They resonate with Salzburg's farming history, embodying comfort, tradition, and the joy of sharing simple, hearty food after a hard day’s work in the Alpine region.

How it tastes

This treat is golden-brown, with a slight crisp on the outside and a soft, chewy inner texture. It's mildly sweet, often finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, and delightfully rich from the frying process.

Origin & History — first documented: 1700

Dating back centuries, Bauernkrapfen were initially fried on special occasions such as weddings and harvests. Their roots in the rural countryside of Austria have earned them a place in the folk traditions of Salzburg, highlighting Austria's love for fried pastries.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g flour
  • 🥛 200 ml milk
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🌾 10 g yeast
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🥛 30 g butter
  • 🫒 500 ml oil for frying
  • 🍯 20 g powdered sugar

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, sugar, and yeast in a bowl, then add warm milk and eggs to form a dough.
  2. 2 Knead in butter and let rise until doubled in volume.
  3. 3 Shape dough into balls, flatten slightly, let rise again briefly.
  4. 4 Fry in hot oil until golden, drain, and dust with powdered sugar.

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