Butterkuchen (German Butter Cake)
German Butterkuchen for 4 servings with auto-scaling for a soft, reliable bake.
Instructions
- 1
Warm the milk, then mix in yeast and 1 tsp sugar; rest for 5 minutes.
- 2
Combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt, then add yeast milk and egg to form a dough.
- 3
Knead in 40g softened butter for 8 minutes, then proof for 60 minutes in a warm spot.
- 4
Spread dough in a pan, poke dimples, and place small pieces of the remaining butter on top.
- 5
Top with almonds, proof again for 20 minutes, then bake at 190°C for 20–25 minutes.
- 6
Cool on a rack for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
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