A delicious recipe from the Zillertal:

Kaiserschmarren – A piece of Austrian heritage from the Berg Hotel Kössler in Hintertux

Look forward to a culinary highlight and a journey through Austrian cultural history with our beloved Kaiserschmarren. This fluffy delicacy, rich in tradition and flavor, is a true symbol of Austrian hospitality. Here in the Zillertal, the popular Kaiserschmarren is an integral part of traditional cuisine. All guests can enjoy this fluffy, shredded pancake with applesauce in the rustic alpine and idyllic ski huts of the region.

Also in the in-house restaurant Piazza, our talented kitchen team prepares this Austrian sweet dish with great attention to detail. We have compiled the exciting history of Kaiserschmarren for you here and will also reveal our favorite recipe, which you can cook at home.

Happy reading!

The history of Kaiserschmarren – an imperial delight:

Kaiserschmarren, a light and airy, shredded pancake, lovingly dusted with powdered sugar and traditionally served with a hearty plum compote, is more than just a dessert; it is a feast for the senses. It owes its name to Emperor Franz Joseph I, who was known for his fondness for this specialty.

An imperial origin story

According to legend, the Kaiserschmarren was created by a delicious mishap. When the Palatschinken for the Emperor failed and broke when turned, the cook cleverly improvised: he cut the dough further, sprinkled powdered sugar over it and served the new creation to the Emperor, who enthusiastically asked: “Tell me, what kind of Schmarr’n is this?” The quick-witted servant immediately replied: “Majesty, this is a Kaiserschmarrn!” … and quickly this “Kaiserschmarrn” became one of Austria’s most popular desserts.

Make Kaiserschmarren yourself – the best recipe:

In our hotel, we are proud to serve you authentic Tyrolean cuisine, including our homemade Kaiserschmarren, which we serve in our in-house restaurant.
Here is the recipe so that you can also cook this imperial delight at home:

1. Kaiserschmarren – Ingredients:

• 4 eggs, separated
• 200 ml milk
• 125 g flour
• 30 g sugar or birch sugar
• 1 packet of vanilla sugar
• A pinch of salt
• Butter for baking
• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Lingonberries, plum compote or applesauce for serving

2. Kaiserschmarren – Preparation:

• Place the egg yolks in a bowl and stir with milk, sugar, vanilla sugar and salt.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff and carefully fold into the egg yolk mixture alternately with the flour.
• Bake the dough golden brown in a hot pan with butter. First on level 8. After turning, reduce to level 4 and put a lid on the pan. This is how the dough rises really nicely.
• As soon as the underside of the dough also has a golden brown color, you have to “shred” the Kaiserschmarren.
• Dust with powdered sugar and serve together with lingonberries, plum compote or applesauce.

Let yourself be enchanted by the charming history of Kaiserschmarren and enjoy its unique taste here with us in the Berg Hotel Kössler or in the comfort of your own kitchen!

We hope you enjoy cooking it and send you the warmest greetings from the Berg Hotel Kössler in Hintertux – Tux in the Zillertal.

For further inspiration, visit the Berg Hotel Blog on the Hotel Kössler website in Hintertux Tux:
Kössler Hotel Blog.

Source:

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https://info.bml.gv.at/themen/lebensmittel/trad-lebensmittel/speisen/kaiserschmarren.html