Kuchemännercher

Kuchemännercher; a traditional luxembourgish pastry, that usually appears around December. It's slightly sweet, soft and can be eaten with butter and jam - just like bread, but much better of course. People usually associate it with winter and also -yes- christmas, but it doesn't really have a distinct christmas taste so why not bake them in late September?

I admit, my men rather remind me of little aliens (and that bulky thing doesn't really look like a fish anymore) but I don't consider myself a baking artist!


What you need:

* 500g flour
* 1 package of dry yeast
* 75g butter, melted
* 1 egg
* 60g sugar
* salt
* 250ml lukewarm milk

Mix the flour with the yeast. Add the butter, sugar, egg, salt and a little bit of milk and stir. Add the rest of the milk bit by bit, then knead well. Cover the batter and store it in a warm place. Let it rest for at least 1 hour and let the yeast do its work.
After 1 hour, knead once more, cut the dough into equal pieces and roll them out (not too much!). With a knife, make a few cuts for the head, arms and legs. Preheat oven (180°C).
Your men should be in that bloody hell for about 15-20 minutes until they're ready. 8D
Enjoy!


~Vail~