Recipe with blueberries: Wipptaler Krapfen

The Aktivhotel Panorama is located in the idyllic Pflersch Valley, a side valley of the Wipptal in South Tyrol. It is a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers, surrounded by majestic peaks such as the striking Tribulaun (3,097 m), the snow-covered Weißwand (3,016 m) and the imposing Amthorspitzen (2,748 m). A speciality of the hotel are the traditional Wipptal doughnuts, which are filled with fresh ingredients from the region depending on the season.

Wipptal doughnuts with blackberries

In summer, aromatic blueberries from the surrounding forests – affectionately known as "blackberries" in South Tyrol – are used. From an early age, Alexandra Windisch, the hostess, baked doughnuts together with her mother and grandmother. They taught her how to prepare this delicacy to perfection. Anyone who tries this recipe with blueberries will bring a piece of South Tyrol directly into their home – and can experience the taste of the mountains on their tongue.

Wipptal Krapfen, a recipe with blueberries from the Wanderhotel Panorama.

Ingredients for the dough: (approx. 10 doughnuts)

200 g wheat flour
70 g rye flour
20 g melted butter
100 ml lukewarm milk
1 egg yolk
50 ml cream
10 ml schnapps
1 pinch of salt

Ingredients for the filling:

1 lemon peel
10 ml rum
200 g curd cheese
4 tablespoons sugar
150 g blueberries
30 g breadcrumbs

Additional ingredients:

frying fat for deep-frying
icing sugar for dusting

Preparation

A bowl full of ingredients for the filling of Wipptal Krapfen, a South Tyrolean recipe with blueberries. — © Carolin Thiersch

For the dough ...

... mix all ingredients and knead into a smooth dough. Cover and leave to rest for about an hour.

For the filling, mix the quark, sugar, rum and blueberries with a little lemon zest and, if necessary, bind with breadcrumbs and leave to stand for a while.

Completion:

Roll out the dough with a rolling pin into thin sheets measuring approx. 12 x 8 cm. Spoon the filling onto the dough sheets. Brush the edges of the dough with a little water, fold over and press the edges together firmly. If desired, roll out or cut out shapes using a doughnut cutter. Fry the doughnuts in very hot fat (190–200 degrees) for 1–2 minutes. Drain on a kitchen towel, sprinkle with icing sugar and serve.

You are also welcome to watch the individual steps here in the video.

The Windisch family from Aktivhotel Panorama wishes you bon appétit.