Streuseltaler just like the one from the bakery, only 10 times better, incredibly delicious!

Ingredients:

• For the dough:
  • 500g flour
  • 250g cold butter, cut into cubes
  • 150g sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Pinch of salt
• For the filling:
  • Apricot jam or your preferred jam
• For the streusel:
  • 100g flour
  • 100g sugar
  • 50g cold butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Dough:
   • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and lemon zest.
   • Add the cold butter and work the dough with your hands until it resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Add the whole egg and egg yolk, and knead briefly until a dough forms.
   • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Streusel:
   • In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon.
   • Add the cold butter and rub it in with your fingers until you have a crumbly mixture.
3. Assembly:
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
   • Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or a glass.
   • Place a spoonful of jam in the center of each circle.
   • Fold the dough in half over the jam to form a half-moon shape.
   • Press the edges together firmly to seal.
   • Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
   • Sprinkle generously with the streusel topping.
4. Baking:
   • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
   • Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for Perfect Streuseltaler:

• Cold butter: Use very cold butter for a flaky dough.
• Chill the dough: Chilling the dough helps it hold its shape better.
• Don’t overmix: Overmixing the dough can make it tough.
• Even baking: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning.

Enjoy your homemade Streuseltaler! You can customize them with different jams, add nuts to the streusel, or even drizzle them with glaze.