The German Kitchen

OKTOBERFEST – PUBLIC INVITED.  Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 12:00pm – 5:00pm. Join us at FOREST LODGE, 11 Reinman Road,  Warren, NJ 07059, (908) 754-7300.  There’s Bernie’s Orchestra, German/American Foods, Special Performance by The Sängerchor of Clark.  The Kids will keep busy with Carnival Booths, Inflatables, and Amusement Rides.   There’s a Vendor Fair too!   Bring your family and friends!   It’s going to be a great day!!   This event will happen RAIN or SHINE!   There’s plenty of covered seating under the Pavilions throughout the park.   Admission $6.00 per person. Children under 10 years old – FREE Admission!  VENDORS WANTED! Email; Oktoberfest2010@aol.com for details.

Also called Berliner in Northern Germany, these are tasty jelly-filled doughnuts or rounds, that are not only a staple of Faschings (Carneval), but also Silvester (New Years Eve).  While many Germans will pop into their local bakery for a fresh batch the morning of the festive day, these can also be made by hand within a few hours.

Difficulty: Moderate.
Preparation Time: 2 hours.
Portions: 2.5 dozen.

Ingredients:

• 4 1/2 – 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 package fresh yeast
• 1 1/4 cup lukewarm milk
• 3 Tbs. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 1/2 Tbs. butter, softened
• 4 egg yolks (reserve whites, see Step 8 )
• canola oil for frying

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