Viennese Style Breakfast Crêpes Palatschinken Recipes

TOPFENPALATSCHINKEN - CREPES WITH QUARK FILLING

Steps:

• For the batter:.
• Combine milk, one egg, half of the softened butter and salt, mix at medium speed for a minute, reduce to low speed and gradually add the flour, blend for another minute.Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
• Lightly butter a non stick skillet or omelette pan, heat over medium heat, ladle a little of the batter into the pan. Lift and swirl pan to cover entire surface, cook for @ 1 minute. Lift edge with a spatula to loosen and turn; cook ca. 30 seconds more and remove to a platter. Repeat with remaining batter, adding butter as needed.
• For the Filling:.
• Separate the two remaining eggs. Beat egg whites to soft peaks.
• In another bowl mix the rest of the sugar with the 2 egg yolks, add the Quark, the raisins, sour cream and lemon rind. Fold in the beaten egg whites until well combined.
• Fill each crepe with 2-3 tsp of the cream filling, roll up and place in a buttered baking dish, 4 to 6 per portion.
• bake in a 350F oven until golden brown and heated through, Ca. 5 - 6 minutes.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve right away.

VIENNESE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into 2-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat a deep pot of oil or a deep fryer to 365 degrees F.
• Bread the chicken pieces by first dredging in flour, then dipping in eggs, and lastly, rolling in bread crumbs or panko. Deep-fry in oil until done and golden in color. Drain off excess oil. Season with salt and squeeze fresh lemon juice.
• Skewer each piece in a rosemary sprig. Arrange in a serving platter, serve with Lemon Rosemary Butter Dipping Sauce, and garnish with lemon wedges.
• In a small saucepan, heat the butter and rosemary just until warm. Allow to cool for a few minutes. Strain into a sauce bowl. Stir in lemon juice.