Understanding Oktoberfest History 

Brezen Pretzels

Pretzels are not only delicious but easy to make! Deep frying your pretzels is a great way to get a delicious, buttery crisp on your food. Here is a list of ingredients you’ll need:

• 1/4th Cup of Sugar 
• 1 Cup of warm milk
• ½ Once of dry yeast 
• 3 ⅓ cup of all-purpose flour 
• ½ Teaspoon of salt 
• 7 Tablespoon Margarine 
• 1 Egg 
• ½ Tablespoon of grated lemon peel 
• 1 Tablespoon of sugar 
• 2 cups of frying oil 

Directions: 

1. Mix together the warm milk with the dry yeast and sugar until frothy and dissolved
2. Add salt and flour into a large bowl 
3. Stir melted margarine, sugar, egg, and grated lemon peel then mix in the salt and flour to make a soft dough 
4. Cover for 20 minutes 
5. Separate the dough into small balls and roll into pretzel shapes 
6. Bring oil to 360 °F 
7. Fry 3 pretzels at a time until they are golden brown 
8. Set on paper towels to drain and sprinkle sugar while hot 

Schnitzel 

Schnitzel or fried chicken is a delicious treat commonly enjoyed running Oktoberfest. The thinly sliced chicken breasts are lightly breaded and fried until they are crisp, brown, and tasty. Here is how you get started. 

Ingredients:       

• 2 lightly beaten eggs 
• 2 tablespoon of mustard 
• 3-4 crushed garlic cloves 
• Black pepper 
• 2 pounds of thinly sliced chicken breasts 
• 1 ½ cups of unseasoned bread crumbs 
• 1 ½ cups of panko bread crumbs 
• Canola oil 
• Fresh ground pepper and sea salt 

Directions:

1. In a large bowl mix eggs, mustard, garlic, and pepper then coat the chicken in the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for a least 2 hours. 
2. Mix the unseasoned bread crumbs and panko bread crumbs with salt and pepper. 
3. Pat the sliced chicken breasts with the bread crumbs until the meat is fully covered. 
4. Heat oil
5. Cook chicken until golden brown
6. Serve with lemon and mustard 

German Potato Dumplings

Potato dumplings or Kartoffel Kloesse are a great addition to any Oktoberfest menu. This traditional food pairs well with any frothy beverage. They’re tasty and easy to make.    

Ingredients: 

• 3 pounds of medium peeled potatoes 
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 
• 3 beaten large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of salt 
• ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg 
• 12 cups of water 
• ½ cup butter 
• 1 tablespoon of chopped onion 
• ¼ cup of dry bread crumbs 

Directions: 

1. Boil potatoes in a Dutch oven for about 15-20 minutes then drain in a large bowl 
2. Mash the potatoes 
3. Add flour, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, and nutmeg. 
4. Shape into 2-in balls and lightly bread 
5. Heat oil 
6. Lightly fry until dumplings are fully cooked

German Potato Pancakes 

 Traditionally German potato pancakes are delicious pan-fried grated potatoes shaped into crispy discs. The German appetizer is severed with apple sauce and sauerkraut. Here is everything you need: 

Ingredients:   

• 6 medium scrubbed potatoes 
• 1 medium onion 
• 2 lightly beaten eggs 
• ⅓ cup flours 
• Teaspoon salt 
• Cooking oil 

Directions: 

1. Grate potatoes and onions then stir in eggs, flour, and salt 
2. Pre-heat oil 
3. Scoop potato-onion mix and flatten into pancake-shape 
4. Fry for 2 minutes 
5. Serve with applesauce, honey, or butter 

Obatzda Cheese Spread 

So, we know that a cheese spread is not deep-fried, however is a great addition to any Bavarian appetizer. Obatzda is a traditional German cheese spread that is commonly served with pretzels, bread, sausages, or pickles. The soft cheese dip can be made in about 10 minutes and will make a great appetizer for your Oktoberfest party. 

Ingredients:     

• 4 ounces of Belgian soft cheese 
• 4 ounces of Camembert or French soft cheese 
• 4 ounces of butter 
• ½ cup minced onion 
• 1 tablespoon paprika 
• ½ teaspoon caraway 
• ¼ teaspoon salt 
• Heavy cream

Directions: 

1. Blend both kinds of cheese with butter in a large bowl 
2. Combine minced onion with paprika, salt, ground caraway, and salt
3. Add heavy cream to taste and to get your desired consistency 
4. Refrigerate your cheese spread for at least 3 hours
5. Add minced chopped onions before serving

German Apple Strudel 

If you’re looking for a tasty dessert then an apple strudel is the way to go. This sweet dessert is well worth the time and preparation it takes to make as it is not only delicious but filling. 

Ingredients: 

• 3 cups all-purpose flour 
• ⅓ cup canola oil 
• 3/4cup warm water
• 1 large gg 
• 6 cups of chopped and peeled apples 
• ½ cups raisins 
• 1 cup sugar 
• 1-½ teaspoons of ground cinnamon 
• ⅓ cup melted butter 
• 3 tablespoons of sour cream

Directions:

1. Mix warm water with your egg and flour and canola oil 
2. Add bread crumbs to an ungreased pan and bake for 10-15 minutes 
3. Combine the apples with your raisins, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter 
4. Fold the apple fruit mixture into the dough in a burrito style roll 
5. Deep fry your pastry until lightly brown 

Enjoy Oktoberfest with Yescomusa 

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