By Hannah Phillips
St. Martin's Day "Weckmann"
9 steps
Prep:10minCook:15min
popular sweet treat eaten on and around St. Martin's Day (November 11th) the traditional Weckmann, a sweet bread roll shaped into a gingerbread man form with raisin eyes and a white clay pipe. The Weckmann can be purchased in the majority of German bakeries in regions where St. Martin's Day is celebrated or can be made at home. And don't forget the pipe!
Updated at: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:20:17 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
72
High
Glycemic Load
62
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories526.2 kcal (26%)
Total Fat13.5 g (19%)
Carbs85.6 g (33%)
Sugars21.9 g (24%)
Protein12.5 g (25%)
Sodium43.9 mg (2%)
Fiber2.5 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
10 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Mix yeast with warm water and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Step 2
Place flour in a large bowl, make a well in the middle of the flour and pour yeast mixture into the well, cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Combine milk, butter, shortening, and sugar in a saucepan and heat gently then set aside to cool.
Step 4
Mix 4 eggs with vanilla extract and lemon peel and beat until smooth. Add to milk mixture once cooled down.
Step 5
Add milk mixture to flour and mix all the ingredients together. Knead into a ball, dust with flour and let rise for 45 minutes
Step 6
Roll dough and divide into 10 pieces to form into gingerbread men shaped Weckmänner. Place the Weckmänner on a large baking sheet covered with baking or wax paper, making sure to leave enough room between each shape. Let rise for a further 20 to 45 minutes.
Step 7
Beat 1 eggs and mix with water
Step 8
Brush Weckmänner with egg/water mixture, decorate with raisins and dried cranberries for the eyes and buttons, and a clay pipe.
Step 9
Bake at 325 to 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes.
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