Germknödel Yeast Dumplings with Plum Jam and Poppy Seeds
Big fluffy steamed dumplings with a hidden plum jam centre, topped with melted butter, poppy seeds and sugar.
- Time1 hr 50
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.75 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, salt and lemon zest. Add the warm milk, melted butter and egg and knead for 8 minutes into a smooth dough.
8 min - 2
Cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled.
60 min - 3
Divide into 6 pieces. Flatten each into a round, put 1 heaped tbsp of plum jam in the middle and pinch the dough tightly closed around it. Roll smooth.
- 4
Place on a floured tray, cover and leave for 20 minutes.
20 min - 5
Put a steamer or colander over a pan of simmering water, line with baking paper, and add the dumplings with space between them. Cover with a tight lid and steam for 20 minutes, without lifting the lid.
20 min - 6
Warm the custard. Sit each dumpling on a plate, pour over the hot melted butter and sprinkle with poppy seeds and icing sugar. Serve with the custard.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
