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Dakota Kuchen

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a traditional Germans from Russia custard filled cake with a sweet dough

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 cups warm milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 (1/4 oz.) package yeast
  • 6 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs

Filling

  • 1 quart heavy cream
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • dash salt
  • Fruit or topping of choice
  • Cinnamon & Sugar mixture

Instructions

  1. Mix all dough ingredients together well. Form dough into one large ball and place in well oiled bowl. Cover and set in a warm place to rise until doubled.
  2. While the dough is rising, combine all filling ingredients (except fruit, cinnamon, and sugar) in a small saucepan over the stove. Cook on medium heat, stirring until thick. Set aside and let cool.
  3. Prepare your fruit of choice. Divide dough into balls and roll to fit into pie pans.
  4. Lay fruit on top of dough and add filling (about 1/2 cup each kuchen). Sprinkle with equal parts sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. Custard filling will set as kuchen cools. Store in refrigerator or freeze once cool.

Find it online: https://prairiecalifornian.com/dakota-kuchen/