250 g flour (2 cups plus 3 1/2 tbsp)
3 to 4 eggs
3/8 liter milk (1 1/2 cups plus 1 1/2 tbsp)
1 dash salt
1 sugar to taste
3 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
100 g butter (7 tbsp)
1 sugar for dusting
Directions
From the Allgaeu area.
Combine the flour, eggs, milk, and a bit of sugar and salt, and stir
into a smooth dough. In a skillet, melt the butter and lightly saute
the apples. Pour the dough over the apples. Constantly stirring the
whole with an egg turner, cook until the 'Kratzet' has browned all
around. Dust with sugar, and serve.
Serves 4.
From: D'SCHWAEBISCH' KUCHE' by Aegidius Kolb and Leonhard Lidel,
Allgaeuer Zeitungsverlag, Kempten. 1976. (Translation/Conversion:
Karin Brewer) Posted by: Karin Brewer, Cooking Echo, 9/92
Servings: 4 servings
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