Schneeballen - German Snowball Pastries

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (60g) almond flour 1/2 cup (60g) almond flour
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 2 large eggs 2 large eggs
• Vegetable oil, for frying Vegetable oil, for frying
• Powdered sugar, for dusting Powdered sugar, for dusting

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 220 kcal / 920 KJ
• Fat: 12g (7g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 25g (8g sugars)
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
2. 2.
   Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and use your fingertips to rub it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3.
   In a separate small bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract.
4. 4.
   Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough gently until it comes together.
5. 5.
   Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
6. 6.
   Cut the rolled-out dough into strips, approximately 1 inch wide.
7. 7.
   Carefully wrap each strip of dough around a Schneeballen mold, overlapping the edges slightly to create the snowball shape.
8. 8.
   Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
9. 9.
   Fry the Schneeballen, a few at a time, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
10. 10.
    Remove the fried Schneeballen from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
11. 11.
    Once cooled, dust the Schneeballen generously with powdered sugar.
12. 12.
    Serve and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Almond flour — If you don't have almond flour, you can substitute it with an equal amount of all-purpose flour. However, using almond flour adds a delightful nutty flavor and a tender texture to the Schneeballen.

Tips & Tricks

• Make sure the butter is cold when incorporating it into the dough to achieve a flaky texture.
• Dust the Schneeballen with powdered sugar while they are still warm to ensure it sticks well.
• Experiment with different shapes and sizes of Schneeballen molds to create unique variations.

Serving advice

Serve the Schneeballen as a delightful sweet treat alongside a cup of hot coffee or tea. They are perfect for afternoon tea parties or as a special dessert for any occasion.

Presentation advice

Arrange the powdered sugar-dusted Schneeballen on a platter, allowing their golden-brown color to shine through. You can also sprinkle some extra powdered sugar on top for an added touch of elegance.