tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post3165729880416279854..comments2023-10-23T13:07:54.920-07:00Comments on Mennonite Girls Can Cook: Obstkuchen (Platz)Lovella ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-87359770286512684132016-08-30T15:03:03.780-07:002016-08-30T15:03:03.780-07:00Freeze platz unbaked, and then when you've got...Freeze platz unbaked, and then when you've got the platz craving take it out of the freezer and bake it without thawing it first. It is the perfect dessert to prepare ahead of time and freeze. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04709484943879504815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-47137037701602547612012-11-24T11:55:27.781-08:002012-11-24T11:55:27.781-08:00"Yes, platz means place .... that's where..."Yes, platz means place .... that's where the Obst platz got its name -- "a place to put fruit' ...(the name then easily shortened to just 'platz'.) Recipes, especially old family ones, often become family favorites with a unique family twist in the recipe. You are welcome to share how Obstkuchen were/are made in your family."Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029451742280017744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-39352085015110231372012-11-23T19:23:08.745-08:002012-11-23T19:23:08.745-08:00ummm, ya..that's not EVEN anything nearly like...ummm, ya..that's not EVEN anything nearly like an Obstkucken..no idea what it is but not obstkuchen. The word platz means place..nothing at all to do with any cooking or baking..might want to take German lessons and a cooking class.. I was born and raised in Germany..get a clue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-3012536763616793332012-07-16T13:54:02.011-07:002012-07-16T13:54:02.011-07:00My Grandma always had Plautz hanging around. Apric...My Grandma always had Plautz hanging around. Apricot was my favorite. Funny enough, she would store it in the games cupboard with a tea towel on top....and there was always a knife in the pan. I think I'll go make some!LMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429759121682896252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-22052912647554004452011-11-05T08:30:00.761-07:002011-11-05T08:30:00.761-07:00Sorry, this comes from a Genuine German. I use 300...Sorry, this comes from a Genuine German. I use 300g flour [2 1/2 c], 200g butter [1c or 1/2 lb], 125g sugar [1/2 to 2/3], vanilla or cinnamon optional, and work it with my hands until crumbs form (to "pick off". This makes twice as much as needed for the 9X13 so I freeze the rest for next time. I made several for our Oktoberfest, even on prune plums and froze and it wasn't soggy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-6500890083274078862010-12-29T17:58:07.952-08:002010-12-29T17:58:07.952-08:00I came across this site by 'accident' look...I came across this site by 'accident' looking for a 'bubbat' recipe. We're celebrating a late Christmas due to the married kids schedules and I decided to really do the Mennonite thing from when I was growing up in Steinbach MB. So I feel blessed to find this site - not just for the recipes, but also noticing the strong faith that you all seem to have as well. Thank you! <br /><br />Bev HertzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-58105636705850851722010-05-28T06:33:13.102-07:002010-05-28T06:33:13.102-07:00I came across your site about a year ago and saw a...I came across your site about a year ago and saw a picture of these decadent sticky buns, they were covered in a caramel or butterscotch sauce and I bookmarked the page but since then I reformated my pc and have lost the recipe. I can't seem to find it on your site anymore. Can anyone help me?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-84660320088558741822010-05-21T12:55:19.422-07:002010-05-21T12:55:19.422-07:00Yes DJ fresh blackberries sound wonderful for this...Yes DJ fresh blackberries sound wonderful for this platz. I use whatever fruit is in season. I prefer fresh fruit but frozen can be used as well.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214584150711242076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-61080252619380961552010-05-19T20:24:33.980-07:002010-05-19T20:24:33.980-07:00This recipe looks delish and I would like to make ...This recipe looks delish and I would like to make it for my family. I have some fresh black berries on hand, do you think they would work? Thank you!DJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671067519984193509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-10937779923662308282010-05-19T20:22:45.325-07:002010-05-19T20:22:45.325-07:00This recipe looks delish! I have some fresh black...This recipe looks delish! I have some fresh black berries on hand, do you think they would work?DJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671067519984193509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-35742304517708619872010-05-12T13:51:31.254-07:002010-05-12T13:51:31.254-07:00Barbara..I just baked this platz again last week a...Barbara..I just baked this platz again last week and measured the rhubarb. I used 4 cups..3 1/2 cups would be fine too.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214584150711242076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-76622341517985908982010-05-12T11:14:51.352-07:002010-05-12T11:14:51.352-07:00Thank you again for another lovely recipe. Just o...Thank you again for another lovely recipe. Just one question--how many cups of fruit (approx) do you use...I used about 3 1/2--does that sound right?BarbaraLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-82009231318568525702010-05-03T09:21:21.300-07:002010-05-03T09:21:21.300-07:00I thought you would get a good laugh out of this v...I thought you would get a good laugh out of this video my dil did for an event at work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1x04UimkMs<br /> I find this is one of my favorite desserts since I married into a Mennonite family over 50 years ago. I love your blog and check it just about every day. JuneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-72194870853369804392010-03-20T09:16:25.582-07:002010-03-20T09:16:25.582-07:00Betty,I recognized this recipe ,as you gave it to ...Betty,I recognized this recipe ,as you gave it to me,or told me about it manyyyyyy moons ago..LOL.Always our favorite one.But you must of changed it a bit as I have 1 cup sugar and 1 cup flour for the top.But never the less it's a very good one!!!!Joyce D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05510198175841829481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-32864587967160557852009-09-03T13:27:12.390-07:002009-09-03T13:27:12.390-07:00I've never heard of this before, but it looks ...I've never heard of this before, but it looks so great. Glad I found your blog.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14796161900653422174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-80449782492698124932009-07-25T08:38:38.361-07:002009-07-25T08:38:38.361-07:00My mother Jutta would make this for us all the tim...My mother Jutta would make this for us all the time..my favorite is just the ruebel. I used to get in trouble for eating them off the cakes. <br />Lately my Mamma has been using--gulp dare i say it--canned apple or cherry pie filling...<br />either way it is most delious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-82081115573025530862009-07-06T18:36:31.694-07:002009-07-06T18:36:31.694-07:00Interesting, I have not seen that for at least 35 ...Interesting, I have not seen that for at least 35 years. I grew up a Mennonite in Oregon.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07873266372035209584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-49717334133161357762009-07-02T12:05:49.427-07:002009-07-02T12:05:49.427-07:00I had a great time making these...but shh...don...I had a great time making these...but shh...don't tell anyone, wouldn't wanna ruin my reputation none ;)kaylanicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01101128919418418278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-19950912289465304062009-07-01T20:36:32.335-07:002009-07-01T20:36:32.335-07:00Platz and Mennonites...they just go together. I ha...Platz and Mennonites...they just go together. I have never put an unbaked platz in the freezer. I must try that. I agree that cream in the crumbs keeps them crispy. You have me planning to make this soon. Maybe for the girls at work. KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-9764675701237758212009-07-01T09:49:00.961-07:002009-07-01T09:49:00.961-07:00I'm with you Char - I never freeze it because ...I'm with you Char - I never freeze it because it gets soggy. However freezing it unbaked is something I'll have to try. My dear MIL always added a tbsp. of cream to the crumbs which makes them stay crunchy for longer. I find that covering the baked platz with anything but a piece of waxed paper, makes it go soggy overnight.Bev Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01270938389792314932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-56325802760267043152009-06-30T22:10:11.386-07:002009-06-30T22:10:11.386-07:00This looks so good Betty and your recipes always a...This looks so good Betty and your recipes always always turn out terrific! Yum....Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953079867758399259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-593000960137363302009-06-30T21:10:36.312-07:002009-06-30T21:10:36.312-07:00I'm not sure if there was a Saturday that woul...I'm not sure if there was a Saturday that would go by with out Platz. Or sometimes it was baked on Sunday morning early while the cows were being milked.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309206778329712547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-73673882704373173662009-06-30T17:32:12.991-07:002009-06-30T17:32:12.991-07:00This sounds so good. I will make this too, as wel...This sounds so good. I will make this too, as well as your bagels. I need more time! I love it that you spend time with your granddaughter and teach her how to cook. When I was a wee girl, my grandmother got me started cooking as well. It was a real bonding time for us, plus I learned a skill that has brought me and those I love great happiness. Bless you for being that kind of grandmother, too!Katy ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/01622340191299379349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-55336457579919295172009-06-30T17:11:42.664-07:002009-06-30T17:11:42.664-07:00Platz season is here...and I love it! I often pre...Platz season is here...and I love it! I often prepare two pans...bake one and slip the second one into the freezer ready to bake. <br /><br />Baking with your granddaughter sounds like a good time!Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-26103151008269673752009-06-30T12:59:56.486-07:002009-06-30T12:59:56.486-07:00I have this exact platz (unbaked - with apricots) ...I have this exact platz (unbaked - with apricots) in my freezer right now to bake when I need it.<br />I spread it onto a 9X13 pan and used half the recipe for the crumbs, including some cream. It's quite new to me - introduced by my daughter-in-law. Very good!!!!Anneliesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288355284573379421noreply@blogger.com