Name: Fluffy steamed yeast strawberry dumplings: A summer classic that melts in your mouth
Prep time: 100 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 egg; 30 g fresh yeast; 250 ml lukewarm milk; approx. 500 g fresh strawberries; vanilla sugar to taste; melted butter for brushing; strawberry compote, sour cream, whipped cream, grated quark, powdered sugar

Preparation procedure

Yeast sponge Crumble the yeast into a bowl, add a tablespoon of sugar and some lukewarm milk. Let the sponge rise for 10–15 minutes.
Dough preparation In a bowl mix the flour, salt, egg, the rest of the milk and the risen sponge. Knead into a smooth, non-sticky dough and let it rise for about 60 minutes.
Filling Wash and dry the strawberries. Divide the risen dough into smaller pieces, wrap a strawberry sprinkled with vanilla sugar into each, and shape into a dumpling.
Steaming Steam the dumplings for approximately 15 minutes without lifting the lid. After cooking, immediately poke them with a skewer so the steam can escape, and brush with melted butter.

Total preparation time: 100 minutes

Servings: 4

Serving

Serve hot – sprinkled with powdered sugar, drizzled with butter or accompanied by sour cream, compote or quark. There are many variations and each tastes great.

Recipe conclusion

Strawberry yeast dumplings are a symbol of summer cooking, combining simplicity, seasonal ingredients and homemade goodness. If you’re looking for a recipe that really works, it’s sure to delight children and adults alike. Plus, it will come in handy all season long – and not just on Sundays.