Tag Archives: Oktoberfest

This recipe is a delicious bread wreath for a larger crowd and it pairs perfectly with a cool Oktoberfest beer! The Pretzel Wreath is very rich and fills a lot, so cutting small slices is recommended. Your Oktoberfest just got better with this crowd-pleasing recipe! I filled it with a …

When you think of baking a cake, beer might not be the first ingredient that comes to mind. However, this unexpected addition can elevate your cake to a whole new level of deliciousness. Intrigued? Let’s explore the wonderful world of baking cakes with beer. EQUIPMENT Beer as a Baking Ingredient …

History and Culture of Oktoberfest Pretzel Snacks Entrance Oktoberfest, the world’s largest Volksfest (beer festival and amusement park on wheels), is held annually in Munich, Germany. While the festival is famous for its beer, it also celebrates traditional Bavarian cuisine, with bagels being one of the most iconic snacks. The …

Make an easy Oktoberfest party snack and also learn about the traditional dress (Dirndl) and the secret meaning behind the bow of the apron. EQUIPMENT   12 Oktoberfest Picks The Secret Behind the Dirndl (traditional dress) I get a lot of comments about the costume I wear in most of my …

Kraut Crullers … aka Kraut Rolls or Krautkrapfen in German: It’s pasta, filled with seasoned sauerkraut and bacon. A wonderful Swabian-Bavarian dish that fits so perfectly to the Oktoberfest theme. INGREDIENT 300 g Flour All purpose ½ tsp Salt 80 ml Water 5 tbsp Oil i.e. sunflower oil 200 g Bacon 1 Onion medium size 500 g Sauerkraut 500 ml Beef Broth maybe more 1 Clove 1 Bay Leaf ½ tsp Caraway Seeds …

Pork Knuckles / Pork Hock are a staple at Oktoberfest and in Munich in general. How to make this crispy skin and get moist meat at the same time … here in this recipe! INGREDIENTS 1 Pork Hock approx. 4 lbs Water enough to cover the hock in the pot 5 cloves of Garlic 2 Onions …

Oktoberfest recipes are always good and even better if made authentic. Here is how to make Pretzel Braids (braided soft pretzels) with lye for the real taste and color! EQUIPMENT large glass or plastic bowl slotted spoon Cookie Sheet with parchment paper scale (recommended) Electric mixer (recommended) recommended: safety goggles, …

German Gingerbread hearts are sold at the Oktoberfest as well as at the famous Christmas markets. They have a message of love on them and are a delicious treat … if you know how to make them soft 😉 Ingredients 300 g honey 150 g sugar 100 g Butter some lemon zest 500 g flour 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 15 g baking powder (3 …

German Meatloaf: Liver Cheese is the universal name for both: Meat Cheese with or without liver. Some call it German Meatloaf and in Germany, we call it Leberkäse or Leberkas or Fleischkäse. So many words for one thing, right? But it hints to the fact that there is no simple …

Ever heard of Obatzda? It is a weird word … and in a way also a weird recipe … but many people love it and almost go nuts for it. Here is how Obatzda is made and the recipe is – like always – on my blog. Link is below: …