Name: Oven Berliner
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 pieces
Ingredients: 250 g all-purpose flour (2 cups); 30 g sugar (2 ½ tbsp); 1 tsp dry yeast (1 tsp); 110 ml lukewarm milk (½ cup minus 1 tsp); 40 g soft butter (3 tbsp); 1 egg yolk (Size M); 1 pinch of salt; about 150 g strawberry or raspberry jam (½ cup); 20-25 g melted butter (about 1 ½ tbsp); plenty of powdered sugar

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FAQ

Oven Berliner Questions

Can I use instant yeast instead of dry yeast?

Yes, you can. Instant yeast works in the same amount, so stick with 1 tsp. You can mix it straight into the flour instead of dissolving it first, but the milk should still be lukewarm so the dough rises nicely.

Can I prepare the dough the day before?

You can, and it works well if you let the dough rise slowly in the fridge overnight. Shape the balls the next day and give them time to come to room temperature before the rest. They may need a little longer than 30 minutes to puff up properly.

How do I store the Berliners, and can I freeze them?

Keep them unfilled in an airtight container at room temperature. Fill them with jam and dust them with powdered sugar shortly before serving, otherwise the sugar melts into the surface and the dough gets sticky. Unfilled and fully cooled, they also freeze nicely and can be thawed at room temperature.

Why are my Berliners dense and not fluffy?

Most often the dough did not rise long enough, or the milk was too hot and weakened the yeast. Make sure the milk is only lukewarm and the dough has really doubled in size. Also skip extra flour while kneading, since the soft, slightly sticky dough is what keeps them tender.

Can I use a different filling than jam?

Absolutely, you have lots of room to play here. Vanilla pudding, chocolate spread or lemon curd all work, as long as the filling is thick enough to pipe without running out. Fill them after the Berliners have cooled completely so the filling stays put.