3 Oktoberfest foods To make while wearing a dirndl dress

One of the best ways to enjoy Oktoberfest is to gear up in the dirndl dress and indulge in the flavorful foods at the stalls. However, if you want to enjoy a family picnic and the festival simultaneously, we suggest you try your own hands at making these foods. 

The traditional Bavarian tracht perfectly sets the mood for Oktoberfest, and it can be a delightful and genuinely local experience to cook while wearing the outfit. But you also don’t want to get fat stains on the stunning attire. So, what can you do then?

Read this blog for some quick and easy-to-make recipes, and even if you’re wearing an authentic dirndl, you don’t have to stress about getting it dirty. 

German Foods & Dirndl Dress

It is impressive how the Bavarian ladies in the olden times used to do farm work while wearing the trachten. It seems like a challenge to cook feast meals while wearing it. If you want to experience a homely feeling, cooking German foods at home and taking them to the festive grounds is perfect. 

Let’s look at some recipes you can easily cook and impress family and friends with your culinary skills at Oktoberfest.

Soft Pretzels

Commonly known as the laugenbrezel, soft pretzels are a key element of every German festival and Oktoberfest. You can conveniently make this snack without getting any stains on your gorgeous dirndl dress

You don’t even need to run to the grocery store to buy ingredients for this food because all you will require will be all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, lukewarm water, instant dry yeast, butter, and some coarse sea salt for sprinkling. 

You can manually knead the dough, but we are here to save your lovely ensemble, so an electric mixer should work perfectly. Add yeast into the lukewarm water for a couple of minutes to poof it out, and the next step is even more effortless.

Add all the ingredients, including the poofed yeast, into the mixer (except for the sea salt) and let everything combine thoroughly at medium speed until a smooth dough is formed and it doesn’t stick to the bottom anymore. The deep bowl in the mixer will prevent your Bavarian dirndl from getting any butter stains. 

Place a dough rope on a cookie sheet prepared with parchment paper and shape it into the letter U. Repeatedly cross both ends of the dough’s U shape over one another to create a twist. 

Place that curve over the U’s bottom curve by bringing it down. And voila! You’ll have the perfect pretzel shape right in front of you. Place these in the refrigerator for an hour and prepare a baking soda bath in boiling water. 

Add the chilled pretzels into the boiling soda bath for ten seconds only. Take them out and bake them at 400F in a preheated oven for around fifteen to twenty minutes, depending on how dark you like the crust. 

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Cucumber Salad & German Dirndl Dress

Salads are typically effortless and quick, but this one is a child’s play. If you have put up your German dirndl dress and have some extra time on your hands, try this refreshing cucumber salad. You will only need a few minutes to make it. 

The components are pretty low-budget and easily available. All you need is some cucumbers (depending on how many people you want to serve the salad), sour cream, dill, salt & pepper, vinegar, and sugar. For best results, try the following tips.

Ensure that you buy the long English cucumbers because they have less water content and are firmer. Full fat sour cream will work best because the cucumber juice will automatically dilute it. Always use fresh dill, but chives are the perfect alternative if it is unavailable. 

Except for the cucumbers, combine all the ingredients and mix them well to make a uniform dressing. Now, you only need to peel and finely slice the cucumbers. 

To ensure that your Oktoberfest dress does not get a stubborn cucumber patch, use a mandoline in a large bowl positioned opposite your outfit. All left to do now is to bring the veggies and dressing together. 

This tangy and energizing salad goes perfectly with the mains or meat dishes. We suggest you plate this with the next recipe on our menu card. 

Chicken Schnitzel

Meat dishes are a major mood during Oktoberfest. Chicken schnitzel is an entree that will leave a mark among your family and friends, and you can make it with your Beerfest outfit on. 

Originally, it is made with chicken breast, but boneless skinless thighs are juicier, more succulent, and much tastier. Hammer the thighs with a mallet until they’re all equally thin and smooth. You can season them with salt and pepper or directly bread the thighs.

Combine panko, salt, and paprika on a wide plate, beat some eggs in a separate bowl, and add flour to another shallow dish. Dredge the chicken in flour, coat it with eggs, and cover it with breadcrumbs. 

You will shallow fry the meat, which only needs half an inch of oil. This is why making this even with your traditional dirndl is super convenient. Fry the coated pieces on each side for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. 

The schnitzel is served with mashed potatoes, stir-fried vegetables, or fried rice. But we suggest you pair it up with the freshly chilled cucumber salad for a lively and delectable taste. 

If you truly want to mesmerize your pals at the festival, the quality of your dirndl dress is as important as the dishes you’ll make. Dirndl Online Shop has some amazing options for you for a memorable and flavorful Oktoberfest. Happy Shopping!