Altdeutsche Brotchen Recipe

Ingredients for Altdeutsche Brotchen

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
• Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup raisins

How to Make Altdeutsche Brotchen

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the rum (if using), vanilla extract, and milk.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, baking powder, and flour.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Gently fold in the slivered almonds, orange zest, and raisins.
7. Fill the greased muffin cups about halfway full.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
9. Let the Altdeutsche Brotchen cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.