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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
The Secret Behind the Dirndl (traditional dress)
I get a lot of comments about the costume I wear in most of my Wiesn videos. This dress is called dirndl (pronounced like deer-n-del). It consists of three components: the blouse, the dress and an apron. Now, the apron’s bow actually holds a secret that most foreigners are unaware of.
The position of the apron’s hanger reveals some information. If the apron’s bow is on the right side (perspective of the wearer), it means that she is married or in a relationship. So better not flirt with her unless you want a beer glass to hit your head! The loop on the left signals their availability. Wearing the bow on the back could have several meanings: the woman is either a widow, or a waitress, or from Austria, where it is always tied on the back. Children also tied the bow at the back. Finally, the bow tied at the center front means that the woman is undecided or doesn’t want to reveal her relationship status.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Eggs
- 80 ml Oil i.e. sunflower oil
- 250 ml Milk
- 1 tbsp Vinegar i.e. apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp Paprika, ground
- 300 g Flour All Purpose
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 4 Green Onions
- 100 g Salami or Pepperoni
For the topping, follow separate recipe for Obatzda further below.
Decoration
- 3 Raddish
- some Chives
- 12 Mini Pretzels
INSTRUCTIONS
- With a whisk, mix all liquid ingredients with the salt and paprika.2 Eggs,80 ml Oil,250 ml Milk,1 tbsp Vinegar,½ tsp Paprika, ground
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder and soda.300 g Flour,2 tsp Baking Powder,1 tsp Baking Soda
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until everything is incorporated.
- Add half of the salami and all of the green onions and stir in.4 Green Onions,100 g Salami or Pepperoni
Fill the cupcake liners ⅔ with the batter and add the remaining salami on top of each.
Bake at 350° F / 180°C (a little less for convection ovens) for about 25 minutes.
- While baking and cooling mix the Obatzda.
- Once the muffins have cooled, put some Obatzda on top of each, then decorate with radish slices, pretzels,
Obatzda Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 250 g camembert, very ripe
- 30 g spreadable cheese
- 75 g butter, soft
- 1 medium sized onion (or scallions)
- some paprika
- some salt
- some pepper
- some beer (German Oktoberfest beer, if possible)
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a bowl, combine the Camembert, the butter and the spreadable cheese and mix everything with a fork.
- Mix with an electric mixer now or use an immersion blender.
- If the spread is too thick, add some of the beer and mix a little more.
- Spice with paprika to your liking.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cut the onions very finely, either add them to the spread if you want to eat it now or do this step right before you plan to serve the Obatzda.
