Grandpas Onion Kuchen German Recipes

GERMAN-RUSSIAN-DAKOTA KNEFLA

Steps:

• Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Whisk together the egg and milk in a separate bowl; stir in the flour mixture until a smooth dough is formed.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, cut the dough into bite sized pieces with scissors into the boiling water. Boil for 20 minutes; drain well.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat; add the knefla and potatoes. Stirring occasionally, cook until the potatoes are tender and the knefla are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

GRANDPA'S ONION KUCHEN-GERMAN

Steps:

• 1. I use a 9" springform pan, greased sides and bottom. My grandpa used a cast iron skillet.
• 2. Stir yeast into the warm milk with 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar. Let it foam. Then add to warm half/half or warm cream.
• 3. Slightly beat the yolk with a fork. Combine the flour, salt, butter, yolk and remaining sugar in bowl. Mix well. Add the yeast mixture and mix well. Refrigerate in a covered bowl. The next day take the dough out of the refrig. and let it rest to warm sightly to room temp. Beat the egg white till it well foamed, just before it starts to peak. Fold in the batter.
• 4. Topping: Cook the bacon until crisp, drain, and crumble it. Set aside. Melt butter or use the bacon greased in a skillet on high heat, do not brown the butter. When hot add the onions, turn down heat and cook until soft and slightly golden. Add the flour and mix it well to incorporated into the onions and butter. Transfer onions to a bowl and cool.
• 5. In another bowl add the eggs, salt, and nutmeg and beat until foamy. Add the onions. Add the bacon on top.
• 6. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface. Place in pan and let rest for 30 minutes. Place dough in well greased pan and add the topping. Bake in center oven at 375* for about 50 minutes or until golden brown.

QUICK ONION KUCHEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) Heat butter in a large skillet. Saute the sliced onions until soft and translucent; set aside.
• Line a 10 inch quiche pan with bread. Place cooked onions in an even layer over the bread. In a small bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, salt, white pepper and caraway seeds. Pour egg mixture over bread and onions, then lay bacon strips over top.
• Bake in the preheated oven 25 to 30 for minutes, or until filling is set.