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Grotten Hans (Steamed Sweet Bread)
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schedulePrep 0 min
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speedmedium
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Source revision: Revision 4522780
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Ingredients
Scale
Batter
- ¼ cup lard or oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3 cup flour
Raisin sauce
- 2 cup raisins
- 2 cup water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 scant tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- Cornstarch
Directions
- Cream together lard, sugar and salt. Mix in eggs.
- Combine flour and baking powder. Add this flour mixture to the lard mixture alternatively with the milk. Mix well.
- Pour batter into a well-greased 2-pound coffee can or other heat-safe mold. A piece parchment paper on the bottom of the can works well to prevent sticking. Cover with foil, and tie this on with a string.
- Set this tin into a large pot of hot water a few inches (~3) deep. Let steam for 2 hours.
- Mix raisins, water, lemon juice, cinnamon and sugar in a saucepan. Simmer for 1 hour. Mix in a bit or cornstarch, and cook until thickened.
- Unmold the grotten hans, and serve with the sauce.
Notes
The old way to cook this involved boiling in a cloth: Dip a towel in hot water, then cold water, then sprinkle with flour. Pour dumpling batter onto towel and tie up. Drop into boiling water and cook for 2 hours.
Cherry sauce is nice also.