Liturgical Year : Recipes : Doughman

Catholic Recipe: Doughman

INGREDIENTS

1 package active dry, or cake, yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 eggs, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup soft butter
1 cup warm milk

Details

Yield: 1 doughman

Prep Time: 4 1/2 hours

Difficulty: ★★☆☆

Cost: ★☆☆☆

For Ages: 15+

Origin: Germany

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Also Called: Klauskerl

DIRECTIONS

Dissolve yeast in water. Stir in 1/2 cup flour; mix thoroughly. Let rise in covered bowl. Sift 2 1/2 cups flour into bowl; make "well" in center; put dough in it. Add 1 egg, sugar, salt, butter, milk. Knead until dough starts to blister. Dust dough with flour; cover; let rise to double thickness. Punch to 1/4-inch thickness and cut pieces in shape of body, head, arms, legs. Assemble to form "doughman"; cover; let rise. Make face, using raisins, slivers of almond, currants, etc. Brush with milk, beaten egg. Bake at 375° until golden brown. Yield, 1 doughman