Grammelpogatscherl

A savory delicacy from Burgenland, grammelpogatscherl is a small, bite-sized pastry containing finely chopped cubes of fried pork fat (grammeln) in the dough. Although the ingredients for its preparation vary from place to place, the pastry is typically made with a combination of flour, eggs, yeast, milk, salt, and fried pork fat. Other common ingredients contained in the dough include lard, sugar, sour cream, white wine, and spices such as pepper, caraway, or cumin. These small pastries are usually made into round shapes and their top is traditionally scored with a knife, giving them a characteristic pattern that varies from family to family. It is recommended to enjoy grammelpogatscherl while they’re still warm, accompanied by sour cream and a glass of wine on the side. These savory pastries are often served as snacks at wine tastings, and they’re commonly prepared for holidays and celebrations.