German Pie
6 servings
60 minutes
German pie is a classic treat that lovingly preserves the spirit of home baking in Germany. Its layers are airy and soft, with a delicate sweetness and light vanilla notes. The golden crumb generously scattered on the surface gives the pie a crispy texture and velvety richness. This pie is perfect for cozy family tea times and leisurely evenings. Historically, it emerged as a simple yet exquisite bake accessible to everyone due to its ease of preparation and common ingredients. Germans love to serve it with hot coffee or fragrant tea, sometimes with berry sauces or cream to highlight its rich flavor. This pie symbolizes home warmth and gastronomic generosity.
1
Beat the eggs, add 1 cup of sugar, and whip until white foam forms.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 1.5 glass
2
Add milk and stir. Add vegetable oil and mix everything.
- Milk: 1 ml
- Vegetable oil: 0.5 glass
3
Mix 2 cups of flour with baking powder and vanillin. Add to the mixture and knead a dough that is not thick, like sour cream.
- Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Vanillin: 1 teaspoon
4
Now we will make a crumble from the remaining flour, sugar, and butter.
- Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss
- Sugar: 1.5 glass
- Butter: 250 g
5
We mix the butter with sugar by hand, add flour, and make crumbs.
- Butter: 250 g
- Sugar: 1.5 glass
- Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss
6
Pour the batter onto a baking sheet lined with greased paper. Sprinkle crumbs on top.
- Butter: 250 g
7
Bake in a preheated oven at medium heat for 15-20 minutes.