German Dumplings - Maultaschen

Updated at: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:43:10 GMT

Step 1

In a large bowl add the flour oil salt and water then with your hands and bring it to a dough form . Knead for a few minutes then wrap in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for 30 minutes

Step 2

Blanch spinach in hot water then drain all the liquid off and roughly chop and set aside

Step 3

Add 2 tbsp of milk to pieces of stale bread or baguette or a bread roll and let it sit to soak

Step 4

Add ground beef to a large bowl with the spinach soggy bread eggs diced onion chopped parsley and chives salt and pepper and mix with your hands to combine fully

Step 5

Roll out the dough until it’s very thin then cut into large squares approx 20 . Add a heaped tablespoon of the filling to the centre then brush the corners with either water or egg yolk fold over and pinch closed with your hands

Step 6

Bring your favorite broth to a boil beef or vegetable or chicken then reduce to a simmer add in the Maultaschen and let them cook for 10-12 minutes . Don’t have them on boil as the movement may force the dumplings to open and the filling will come out ! Let them simmer very gently then serve with the broth and some extra chives . Enjoy

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