Dampfnudeln mit Vanillesoße

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until it is lukewarm (about 110°F). Remove from heat and stir in the sugar and yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the melted butter, the frothy yeast mixture, and vanilla extract.

3. 3

   Mix the ingredients together until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. 4

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

5. 5

   Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball.

6. 6

   In a large pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Place a steamer basket or a heatproof plate inside the pot, making sure it doesn't touch the water. Arrange the dumplings in the steamer, cover with a lid, and steam for about 15-20 minutes until they are fluffy and cooked through.

7. 7

   While the dumplings are steaming, prepare the vanilla sauce. In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, egg yolk, cornstarch, and powdered sugar. Whisk together until smooth.

8. 8

   Cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

9. 9

   Once the dumplings are cooked, remove them from the steamer and serve warm with the vanilla sauce drizzled over the top.