Rivel Kuchen

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13
Rivel Kuchen recipe for your evening snack
in Pastry

Prep

40 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 ( .25 ounce ) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 cups milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs , beaten
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 cups water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
291
Sugar
26g
Fat
8g
Rivel Kuchen is a traditional pastry from Germany that is popular in the Midwest region of the United States. It is a sweet, yeasted pastry that is layered with a crumbly topping and a spiced syrup. The name 'Rivel' comes from the German word 'Reibekuchen', which means 'grated cake'. While the pastry is time-consuming to make, it is well worth the effort and is perfect for serving at family gatherings or special occasions.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let stand until bubbly, for about 5 minutes.
2.In a saucepan, scald 2 cups of milk and then add 1/2 cup of white sugar, 1/2 cup of shortening, and 2 teaspoons of salt. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the shortening has melted, and then remove from heat.
3.Let the milk mixture cool until lukewarm and then add the yeast mixture and 2 beaten eggs. Stir well.
4.Gradually add 7 cups of flour, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
5.Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, for about 1 hour.
6.In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of white sugar, 3 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of flour, 3/4 cup of milk, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground allspice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and bubbly.
7.In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of butter, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until crumbly.
8.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
9.Divide the dough into three parts and place each in a greased 9-inch pie dish. Spread one-third of the crumb mixture over each layer. Pour one-third of the syrup mixture over each layer.
10.Bake the Rivel Kuchen in preheated oven until golden brown, for about 20 to 30 minutes.

PROS

Rivel Kuchen has a sweet, crumbly topping and is perfect for an evening snack or dessert.

The dough is easy to work with and rises well.

CONS

This pastry is high in calories and sugar, and it requires a significant amount of time and effort to prepare.
It is not suitable for those on a strict diet or those who are short on time.

If the pastry is overbaked, it may become dry or tough.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Rivel Kuchen is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The allspice in this recipe has been linked to reducing inflammation and aiding in digestion.

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