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These sweet German rhubarb rolls, with their great buttery flavor and the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, are not only easy and quick to make but also incredibly delicious. Make a great versatile treat that can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
Made with a handful of simple ingredients such as sugar, quark, vanilla, flour, baking powder, and butter, in less than 40 minutes, from start to finish.
Why you’ll love these quark rolls ?
These rhubarb rolls are simple and quick to make and taste so good, with a great hint of vanilla. So, when family and friends show up uninvited or spontaneously, you can easily whip them up in no time and impress everyone.
I know that rhubarb’s sharp acidity can be a turn-off for some, including my husband. However, these German sweet treats will convince you otherwise and satisfy your sweet tooth. Because of right balance between the tart and tangy flavor and the sweetness.
Moreover, these rolls are versatile.
- If you don’t have access to quark, you can use alternatives such as cream cheese, sour cream, or Greek yogurt. If you want you can also use vegetable oil instead of melted butter.
- Furthermore, if rhubarb is not in season or it’s too expensive where you live, feel free to substitute it with other fruits like apples, cherries, or blueberries.
Last but not least, these rhubarb rolls are an excellent way to enjoy rhubarb when it’s in season. They allow you to fully embrace the unique flavors of fresh rhubarb and celebrate the joys of the season.
Ingredients used to make this recipe
- 300 g (10.6 oz/ 2 ½ cups) plain flour (all-purpose flour)
- 200 g (7.1 oz) quark, room temperature
- 100 g (3.5 oz) butter, soft or vegetable oil
- a pinch of salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- 200 g (7.1 oz) rhubarb stalks, washed, peeled (if the rhubarb is old), and sliced.
- 120 g (4.2 oz/ ⅔ cup – 1 tablespoon) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste / vanilla extract (alternatively, you can also use 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar, just reduce the amount of regular sugar by 2 tablespoons if you’re using vanilla sugar).
How To Make Rhubarb Sweet Rolls
Begin by preheating the oven to 200°C (392 °F) with both up and low heat (Convection bake function: 180 °C (356 °F)).
In a bowl combine flour, a pinch of salt, sugar and baking powder and set aside. In a separate bowl, add the sugar, butter, vanilla paste (or vanilla extract/vanilla sugar), and quark (or whatever you are using) and beat until creamy.
Add flour mixture and knead for one minute, until all the ingredients are well combined. Next, add rhubarb and knead it into the dough with oiled hands.
Divide the dough into about 10 equal pieces. Grease your hands with oil and shape each piece into a ball.
Place the rhubarb rolls on a baking sheet that’s lined with a parchment paper. Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
After baking, let the rolls cool for a few minutes. If desired, lightly dust them with powdered sugar and enjoy!!! These rolls taste great fresh out of the oven or at room temperature.
More German rhubarb baked goodies
Sweet German Rhubarb Rolls
Equipment
- baking sheet and parchment paper
- kitchen machine or hand mixer with whisk and dough hooks, OPTIONAL
Ingredients
- 300 g (10.6 oz/ 2 ½ cups) plain flour/ all purpose flour
- 200 g (7.1 oz) quark room temperature (SEE NOTES)
- 100 g (3.5 oz) butter soft (SEE NOTES)
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- 200 g (7.1 oz) rhubarb washed, peeled (if the rhubarb is old), and sliced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract (alternatively, you can also use 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar, just reduce the amount of regular sugar by 2 tablespoons if you’re using vanilla sugar).
Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 200°C (392 °F) with both up and low heat (Convection bake function: 180 °C (356 °F)).
- In a bowl combine flour, a pinch of salt, sugar and baking powder and set aside. In a separate bowl, add the sugar, butter, vanilla paste (or vanilla extract/vanilla sugar), and quark (or whatever you are using) and beat until creamy.
- Add flour mixture and knead for one minute, until all the ingredients are well combined. Next, add rhubarb and knead it into the dough with oiled hands.
- Divide the dough into about 10 equal pieces. Grease your hands with oil and shape each piece into a ball.
- Place the rhubarb rolls on a baking sheet that's lined with a parchment paper. Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- After baking, let the rolls cool for a few minutes. If desired, lightly dust them with powdered sugar and enjoy!!! These rolls taste great fresh out of the oven or at room temperature.
Notes
- If you don’t have access to quark, you can use alternatives such as cream cheese, sour cream, or Greek yogurt.
- If you want you can also use vegetable oil instead of melted butter.
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