Krapfen
Jam doughnuts
A Berliner or Krapfen is a German jam doughnut with no central hole, made from sweet yeast dough fried in lard or cooking oil, with a jam filling, and usually covered in powdered sugar. Wikipedia
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What's the difference between a donut and a Berliner?
Berliner Vs. Donut People often wonder what makes a German donut different from an American donut. Both donuts are made from yeast-raised doughs, although Berliner donuts are shaped into balls (no holes) before deep-frying, whereas American donuts are cut out from a rolled-out dough.
Jan 10, 2022
What is a Berliner donut called?
Here in Berlin, where the Berlin Pfannkuchen has its origin according to history, the round dumpling, which is fried in hot fat, is simply called “Pfannkuchen”. In Bavaria the pastry is known as Krapfen and in other parts of Germany it is called Berliner. Yes – this is a great source of confusion for some people.
What is the difference between a pączki and a Berliner?
Although they look like German berliners (bismarcks in North America) or jelly doughnuts, pączki are made from especially rich dough containing eggs, fats, sugar, yeast, and sometimes milk. They feature a variety of fruit and creme fillings and can be glazed, or covered with granulated or powdered sugar.
Why is it called a Berliner?
The jelly-filled Krapfen were called Berliners in the 1800s, based on the legend of a patriotic baker from Berlin who became a regimental baker after he was deemed unfit for combat by the Prussian Army. When the army was in the field, he "baked" the doughnuts the old-fashioned way, by frying them over an open fire.