Every South Tyrolean cookbook should feature Schlutzkrapfen. Cook a little piece of South Tyrol at home with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
4 servings
Dough:
150 g rye flour with the South Tyrolean seal of quality
100 g wheat flour with the South Tyrolean seal of quality
1 egg with the South Tyrolean seal of quality
50-60 ml lukewarm water
1 tbsp oil
Salt
Filling:
150 g spinach, boiled (approx. 300 g of fresh spinach)
50 g onion
1/2 garlic clove
1 tbsp butter with the South Tyrolean seal of quality
100 g curd cheese (quark) with the South Tyrolean seal of quality
1 tbsp parmesan, grated
1 tbsp chives
1 pinch of nutmeg
Ground pepper
Salt
Additional ingredients:
Parmesan, grated
brown butter
Chives, chopped, to serve
Preparation
Time to prepare: 1 h
Difficulty: medium
Mix both the flours, form into a ring shape on a pastry board and add salt. Whisk the egg with the lukewarm water and the oil, pour into the middle of the flour ring and knead into a smooth dough from the inside to the outside. Cover the dough and leave to rest for 30 minutes. Finely chop the spinach, gently fry the onions and garlic in the butter, add the spinach and allow to cool slightly. Add the curd cheese, parmesan and chives, season with nutmeg, salt and pepper and mix well. Pass the dough through the pasta machine to form thin sheets. Work the dough as quickly as possible so it does not dry out. Cut out circles of about 7cm diameter using a smooth, round cutter. Place the filling in the centre of each circle using a small spoon. Moisten the edge with water and fold the dough over to form a crescent shape. Immediately press the edges closed with your fingers. Boil the Schlutzkrapfen in salted water and plate. Sprinkle them with parmesan and serve with brown butter and chives.
Cooking time: 3-4 minutes
Recommended wine: Alto Adige Pinot grigio
Why not try adding cooked and mashed potatoes to the Schlutzkrapfen filling?