USHMM Collection 2004.485.1 · München, c. 1930–1939

Kochrezepte

The recipe book of Mina Weiler, née Kaufmann — 299 recipes across 194 handwritten pages.

Mina began this notebook in Munich with Torten and fine baking; its later pages turn to diet tables, and the last recipe is written in English — the book emigrated with her. Every entry below opens the original handwritten page with its transcription and translation.

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Showing all 299 recipes, in the order Mina wrote them.

Haselnusstorte mit HaselnüssenHazelnut Torte with HazelnutsS. 4 PrinzregententortePrince Regent CakeS. 5 Sandtorte auf VorratSand Cake (for keeping)S. 6 SachertorteSacher TorteS. 6–7 BrottorteBread TorteS. 7 Biskuit KuchenBiscuit CakeS. 7 Magdalenen KuchenMadeleine CakeS. 8 Biskuit-TorteBiscuit TorteS. 8–9 Kastanien-TorteChestnut TorteS. 9 Englisches BiskuitEnglish BiscuitS. 9–10 OrangentorteOrange TorteS. 10 VanillinbrötchenVanilla RollsS. 11 Vanillinbrötchen mit ButterVanilla Rolls with ButterS. 11 VanillinbretzelnVanilla PretzelsS. 11–12 VanillinhörnchenVanilla CrescentsS. 12 VanillestangenVanilla SticksS. 12 ButtergebäckButter CookiesS. 13 RehrsRehrs Cake (good)S. 13 RehrsRehrs Cake (variant)S. 13–14 MilchbrötchenMilk RollsS. 14 Mürba-TörtchenShortcrust TartletsS. 14 Schokolade-MakronenChocolate MacaroonsS. 15 Kokos MakronenCoconut MacaroonsS. 15 GesundheitskuchenHealth CakeS. 15 MarmorkuchenMarble CakeS. 15–16 KirschekuchenCherry Cake (very good)S. 16 Englisch Biskuit GebäckEnglish Biscuit PastryS. 16–17 SchokoladeplätzchenChocolate CookiesS. 17 OrangentorteOrange Torte (second version)S. 17–18 NuschenkuchenNut Cake (very good)S. 18 MarmeladekuchenJam CakeS. 18–19 GesundheitskuchenHealth Cake (variant)S. 19 LebkuchenGingerbreadS. 19–20 HonigplätzchenHoney CookiesS. 20 AnislaibchenAnise CookiesS. 21 GutsGuts CakeS. 21 Gerührten ApfelkuchenStirred Apple CakeS. 21–22 SchwammpuddingSponge PuddingS. 22 Wolkantees / CrèmeCream DessertS. 23 Kaffee-HörnchenCoffee CrescentsS. 23 Mürben TeigShortcrust PastryS. 24 RohrnudelOven Dumplings (Rohrnudel)S. 24 DampfnudelSteamed DumplingsS. 25 KirschkuchenCherry CakeS. 25 Gerösten TeigToasted PastryS. 25 Tausendblätter TorteMille-feuille Torte (Thousand Layer Cake)S. 26 HorenolivenHorn-shaped PastriesS. 26 KarlsbaderknusCarlsbad CrumblesS. 27 Biskuit-RouladeBiscuit Roulade (Swiss Roll)S. 27 Glasur (Nachtrag)Glaze (addendum)S. 28 Mürben Teig für ObstbodenShortcrust Pastry for Fruit BaseS. 28 KaffeehörnchenCoffee CrescentsS. 28 EssiggurkenPickled CucumbersS. 28 SenfgurkenMustard PicklesS. 28–29 HonigplätzchenHoney Cookies (variant)S. 29 ApfelkuchenApple CakeS. 29 KartoffelkuchenPotato CakeS. 30 SpitzbubenJam Sandwich Cookies ("Rascals")S. 30 AnisbrotAnise BreadS. 31 SchwammauflaufSponge SouffléS. 31 ReispuddingRice PuddingS. 31–32 KaiserpuddingEmperor PuddingS. 32–33 BrotpuddingBread PuddingS. 33 BrotpuddingBread Pudding (variant)S. 33 BröselpuddingCrumb PuddingS. 34 SchwammpuddingSponge Pudding (variant)S. 34 SchwammpuddingSponge Pudding (another variant)S. 34–35 SchokoladepuddingChocolate PuddingS. 35 SemmelpuddingBread Roll PuddingS. 35 NußtorteNut TorteS. 36 Feinz GebackenesFine PastryS. 36 ApfelkuchenApple Cake (variant)S. 36 ReistorteRice TorteS. 37 FranitzenFranitzen PastryS. 37 BlonkelskuchenBlonkels CakeS. 37 Griechische KrapfenGreek Fritters (very good)S. 38 RehwüchenDeer-shaped CookiesS. 38 GofmakronenGof MacaroonsS. 38–39 Schokoladetorte gefülltFilled Chocolate TorteS. 39 Koch im HemdPudding in a Shirt (Steamed Chocolate Pudding)S. 39 [start on next page][continues]S. 39 ZimtschneeCinnamon MeringueS. 40 MohrenkopfChocolate Meringue HeadsS. 40 TeegebäckTea BiscuitsS. 40–41 LebkuchenGingerbread (variant)S. 41 PfeffernüssePepper Nuts (Spice Cookies)S. 41–42 ZitronencremeLemon CreamS. 42 MarzipanS. 42 MandeltorteAlmond TorteS. 43 NußpuddingNut PuddingS. 43 Stüssteig zu KuchenSweet Pastry for CakeS. 43 Beschamel-AuflaufBéchamel SouffléS. 44 Einfacher ButterteigSimple Butter PastryS. 44 Käse-AuflaufCheese SouffléS. 44 Braune CremeBrown Cream (Chocolate Cream)S. 45 Schokoladen Torte gefülltFilled Chocolate Torte (variant)S. 45 VanillekränzchenVanilla Wreaths (very good)S. 45 WaffelnWafflesS. 46 BrandteigChoux PastryS. 46 Brösel-TorteCrumb TorteS. 46–47 SandkuchenSand CakeS. 47 HonigplätzchenHoney Cookies (spiced)S. 47 Gries-FlamerySemolina FlameryS. 48 GriespuddingSemolina PuddingS. 48 Apfelkuchen à la ReineApple Cake à la ReineS. 48–49 BiskuitBiscuit SpongeS. 49 Biskuit-TorteBiscuit TorteS. 49 BlaubeerkuchenBlueberry CakeS. 49–50 MeringueS. 50 Mürben TeigShortcrust Pastry (variant)S. 50 Biskuit-PuddingSponge PuddingS. 51 Weiße LebkuchenWhite GingerbreadS. 51 FlammeriFlummery (Blancmange)S. 51 Diätkur für 3 TageDiet Cure for 3 DaysS. 52–53 Abendkost / HimbeereisEvening Fare / Raspberry Ice CreamS. 53 Himbeer BrüseRaspberry Mousse/JellyS. 53–54 ReisauflaufRice Soufflé/CasseroleS. 54 ErdbeertörtchenStrawberry TartletsS. 54–55 KeksBiscuits/CookiesS. 55 Keks anderer ArtBiscuits, Another KindS. 55–56 Mürber Teig zu ObstkuchenShortcrust Pastry for Fruit CakeS. 56 HausteigHouse Dough (Basic All-Purpose Dough)S. 56 SchokoladetunkeChocolate SauceS. 57 HaselnussschnittenHazelnut SlicesS. 57–58 Nesselrode PuddingS. 58 Wein Creme f. 30 PersonenWine Cream for 30 PersonsS. 59 Schokolade CremeChocolate CreamS. 59 Vanille CremeVanilla CreamS. 60 Reis CremeRice CreamS. 60–61 Obsttörtchen 5xFruit Tartlets (5x recipe)S. 61 RomauselRomausel (Rum Pastry)S. 61 Biskuitmasse für lange FormSponge Batter for Long PanS. 62 DaunengebäckDown Pastry (Light Pastry)S. 62 Gebratener ReisFried RiceS. 62–63 ReisauflaufRice SouffléS. 63 DampfnudelSteamed DumplingsS. 63 Kirschkuchen (4 Formen)Cherry Cake (4 pans)S. 63–64 Mürber Teig zu TorteShortcrust Pastry for TorteS. 64 Butter BiskuitButter SpongeS. 64 Anisschnitten (50 Personen)Anise Slices (50 Persons)S. 65 AnisbrezelnAnise PretzelsS. 65 Tausendblätter TorteThousand Leaves Cake (Mille-Feuille)S. 66 Brösel TorteCrumb CakeS. 67 Grüne Torte (4 Torten)Green Cake (4 cakes)S. 67 Für eine Torte (16 Personen)For One Cake (16 persons)S. 68 Vanille Creme (40 Personen)Vanilla Cream (40 persons)S. 68 SandkuchenSand Cake (Pound Cake)S. 68 HonigkuchenHoney CakeS. 68–69 Schokolade Pudding (50 Personen)Chocolate Pudding (50 Persons)S. 69–70 Käse AuflaufCheese SouffléS. 70 Gries FlammerySemolina FlummeryS. 70–71 Äpfel im Rohr backenBaked Apples in the OvenS. 71 BirnenreisPear RiceS. 71 Butterriegel aus MargarineButter Bars from MargarineS. 71–72 Einfacher Schokolade KuchenSimple Chocolate CakeS. 72 Falscher SchlagrahmMock Whipped CreamS. 72 TopfpastetePot Pie / Pot PastryS. 73 Filz TorteFelt CakeS. 73 GriespuddingSemolina PuddingS. 74 ApfelpfannkuchenApple PancakesS. 74 Apfelkuchen à la ReineApple Cake à la ReineS. 74–75 LebkuchenGingerbreadS. 75–76 Falsche Butter Creme TorteMock Butter Cream CakeS. 76 Spinat mit SchlagrahmSpinach with Whipped CreamS. 76–77 Gefüllte gebackene EierStuffed Baked EggsS. 77–78 MürbteigShortcrust PastryS. 79 FlorentinerteigFlorentine DoughS. 79 LinzerteigLinzer DoughS. 79–80 BrandteigChoux PastryS. 80 BiskuitSponge CakeS. 81 Reis CremeRice CreamS. 81 Windbeutel (Sehr gut!)Cream Puffs (Very good!)S. 82 Gries FlammerySemolina FlummeryS. 82 Diplomaten PuddingDiplomat PuddingS. 83 EierschneeschnittenEgg Snow SlicesS. 83 GansbrustteigGoose Breast PastryS. 83 Schokolade-MakroniChocolate MacaroonsS. 83–84 BiskuitpuddingSponge PuddingS. 84 BriocheS. 84 Schokolade PuddingChocolate PuddingS. 84 VanillezwiebackVanilla RusksS. 85 ObstgeriebkuchenFruit Crumble CakeS. 85 FrüchtestollenFruit StollenS. 85 Windbeutel (Sehr gut!)Cream Puffs (Very good!)S. 86 Tortelettenteig (gute Torte!)Tartlet Dough (good cake!)S. 86 PastenteigPastry DoughS. 86 StollenS. 86–87 Stollen IIS. 87 SandkuchenSand Cake (Pound Cake)S. 87 KönigskuchenKing's CakeS. 87–88 Punschtorte (halbe Masse)Punch Cake (Half Batch)S. 88 SchokoladetorteChocolate TorteS. 88 Schokoladetorte (Fortsetzung)Chocolate Torte (Continuation)S. 89 Schokoladetorte (2. Version)Chocolate Torte (2nd Version)S. 89–90 MilchkuchenMilk CakeS. 90 SachertorteSacher TorteS. 90 SavarinkuchenSavarin CakeS. 90–91 KurzspeisenkuchenQuick Treats CakeS. 91 ZwetschgenkuchenPlum CakeS. 91 AniskuchenAnise CakeS. 91–92 Arme RitterPoor Knights (French Toast)S. 92 Aprikosen TorteApricot TorteS. 92 Mohr im HemdMoor in a Shirt (Chocolate Pudding)S. 92–93 HaustorteHouse TorteS. 93 Biskuit-MasseSponge BatterS. 93 TortlettenTartletsS. 93 MürbteigShortcrust PastryS. 94 TeegebäckTea BiscuitsS. 94 FlammeribsuitFlummery SpongeS. 94 LinzerschnittenLinzer SlicesS. 95 Zitronen-BeckerlLemon CupsS. 95 MürbteigShortcrust PastryS. 95 Topfen-Kuchen (gut)Quark Cake (good)S. 96 RindsbrötchenBeef Rolls (Roulades)S. 96 ZwiebelnOnionsS. 96–97 WaffelnWafflesS. 97 Waffeln (2. Version)Waffles (2nd Version)S. 97 KaffeecremeCoffee CreamS. 97 Kaffeecreme (Fortsetzung)Coffee Cream (Continuation)S. 98 WeincremeWine CreamS. 98 Vanille CremeVanilla CreamS. 98 Zitronen CremeLemon CreamS. 99 HaferflockenplätzchenOat Flake CookiesS. 99 Kokosnuß/Schokolade-PlätzchenCoconut/Chocolate CookiesS. 99 SchokoladenglasurChocolate GlazeS. 100 Honigkuchen (mit Lot-Maßen)Honey Cake (with Lot measurements)S. 100 MarschalltörtchenMarshall TartletsS. 100 Schokoladen CremeChocolate CreamS. 101 Englischer TeekuchenEnglish Tea CakeS. 101 Russische CremeRussian CreamS. 102 SandkuchenSand Cake (Pound Cake)S. 102 Karamel-CremeCaramel CreamS. 102 KirschkuchenCherry CakeS. 103 Kirschkuchen IICherry Cake IIS. 103 GewürzkuchenSpice CakeS. 103 Sandtorte-KuchenSand Torte CakeS. 104 Schokolade PuddingChocolate PuddingS. 104 Gustin-KuchenCornstarch CakeS. 104 BiskuitmasseSponge BatterS. 105 NußauflaufNut SouffléS. 105 HimbeersaftRaspberry Juice/SyrupS. 105–106 BiskuitSponge CakeS. 106–107 Biskuit IISponge Cake IIS. 107 Rühr-KuchenStirred CakeS. 107 KrapfenDoughnuts/FrittersS. 108 Gerührter KirschkuchenStirred Cherry CakeS. 108 WeichselauflaufSour Cherry SouffléS. 108 Kastanien TorteChestnut TorteS. 109 Sachertorte (2. Version)Sacher Torte (2nd Version)S. 109 Schokolade Guß braunBrown Chocolate GlazeS. 109 WaffelnWafflesS. 110 MürbteigShortcrust PastryS. 110 Eiweiß KuchenEgg White CakeS. 110 Sacher Torte (Sehr gut!)Sacher Torte (Very good!)S. 111 Schokolade PuddingChocolate PuddingS. 111 HutzelbrotFruit Bread (Hutzelbrot)S. 112–113 Sachertorte (3. Version)Sacher Torte (3rd Version)S. 113–114 SandkuchenSand Cake (Pound Cake)S. 114 BelgraderbrotBelgrade BreadS. 114 DinkelwaffelnSpelt WafflesS. 115 PomeranzenbrotBitter Orange BreadS. 116 Tebrötchen (leicht verdaulich)Tea Rolls (easily digestible)S. 116–117 Englischer KuchenEnglish CakeS. 117–118 KartoffelsuppePotato SoupS. 119 Wirsing (gutes Kraut)Savoy Cabbage (good cabbage)S. 119 Wirsing oder Kraut gedämpftSteamed Savoy Cabbage or CabbageS. 119 SpargelAsparagusS. 120 Deutsches BeefsteakGerman Beefsteak (Hamburger)S. 120–121 Sauce BernaiseBéarnaise SauceS. 120–121 Pommes souffléesPuffed Potatoes (Pommes Soufflées)S. 121–122 GrieselsalatSemolina SaladS. 122–123 Belegtes BrotOpen-faced SandwichS. 123 FischvorspeiseFish AppetizerS. 124 GulaschGoulashS. 124–125 Irish StewS. 125–126 Fischsuppe (Süßwasserfisch)Fish Soup (Freshwater Fish)S. 126 BiskuitSponge CakeS. 126 Kuchen wie für MarmorkuchenCake as for Marble CakeS. 127 100g Birnen (Notiz)100g Pears (Note)S. 128 Mittags: KöniginsuppeLunch: Queen's SoupS. 128 Leberpasteting mit Sauce BernaiseLiver Pâté with Béarnaise SauceS. 128 Erbsen mit ButterPeas with ButterS. 128 ApfelkuchenApple CakeS. 128–129 Abends: Eierragout mit KräuternEvening: Egg Ragout with HerbsS. 129 SalzkartoffelBoiled PotatoesS. 129 Eieren auf schwäbische ArtEggs Swabian StyleS. 130 Grüne BohnenGreen BeansS. 130 KartoffelpüreeMashed PotatoesS. 130 Bayerische Creme mit ErdbeerenBavarian Cream with StrawberriesS. 130 Nachmittag (Notiz)Afternoon (Note)S. 130 WechselkostAlternating DietS. 137–138 Kochsalzarm (2400 Cal., 5 g NaCl)Low-Salt Diet (2400 Cal., 5g NaCl)S. 139–151 Gicht: Purinarme DiätGout: Low-Purine DietS. 152–163 Vorratsliste: Gewürze und ZutatenPantry List: Spices and IngredientsS. 164 Fleisch-Referenztabelle + Diät bei Mazidität u. HyperaziditätMeat Reference Table + Diet for Acidity and HyperacidityS. 165–189 Zwiebackkuchen + SouffléZwieback Cake + SouffléS. 190 Reis-Kost — Normale ReisführungRice Diet — Normal Rice RegimenS. 191 Gedünsteter Reis + Reisauflauf + Kaffeekuchen + ApfelstrudelSteamed Rice + Rice Soufflé + Coffee Cake + Apple StrudelS. 192 Salad Dressing + Potatoes (in English)Salad Dressing + PotatoesS. 193