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Krapfen (doughnut)
German jam doughnut / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A Berliner or Krapfen is a German jam doughnut with no central hole, made from sweet yeast dough fried in lard or cooking oil, with a jam filling, and usually covered in powdered sugar.
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Alternative names | Krapfen, Pfannkuchen, Kreppel, Bismarck, Berliner |
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Type | Jelly doughnut |
Place of origin | Germany and Central Europe |
Main ingredients | Yeast dough, jam, icing, powdered sugar or sugar |
Variations | Custard |
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