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Berliner

🇩🇪 A dish from Germany

Berliner, a dish from Germany
User Rainer Zenz on de.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

A Berliner or Krapfen is a German jam doughnut with no central hole, made from sweet yeast dough fried in lard or cooking oil, with a jam filling, and usually covered in powdered sugar or glazed.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientssweet yeast dough, jam, powdered sugar, frying oil, sugar
🔥Cooking methoddeep-fried, filled
👅Flavour & stylesweet, fruity, soft and fluffy
🕒When it’s eatensnack or festive treat

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Berliner come from?
Berliner is a dish that originated in Germany.
What is Berliner?
A Berliner or Krapfen is a German jam doughnut with no central hole, made from sweet yeast dough fried in lard or cooking oil, with a jam filling, and usually covered in powdered sugar or glazed.