Farmer‘s Muas

Calories & Effort

• Calories per serving: approx. 390 kcal
• Preparation time: approx. 30 minutes
• Total time: approx. 45 minutes

Ingredients for 6 servings

For the Bauernmuas:

• 7.5 tbsp butter (with quality seal South Tyrol)
• 1.5 l milk (with quality seal South Tyrol)
• 1 pinch of salt
• 525 ml water
• 255 g spelt whole grain flour
• 150 g forest honey (with quality seal South Tyrol)

For the spiced oranges:

• 3 oranges
• 150 g cane sugar
• 1.5 cinnamon sticks
• 3 cloves
• 1.5 star anise

Preparation

1. Prepare flour mixture

• Mix half of the milk (750 ml), 60 ml water, and the spelt whole grain flour in a bowl until smooth. Ensure no lumps form.

2. Heat butter and milk

• Melt 3 tbsp butter in a large pan or pot. Deglaze with 240 ml water and let simmer on medium heat.
• Add the remaining milk (750 ml) and honey. Season with a pinch of salt and bring the mixture to a boil.

3. Incorporate flour mixture

• Slowly add the prepared flour mixture to the hot milk mixture while continuously stirring with a whisk. Stir carefully to avoid lumps.
• Continue stirring the mixture on low heat for about 15 minutes until it thickens and becomes creamy. Then fold in 4.5 tbsp of butter and let the Bauernmuas steam for a few minutes.

4. Prepare spiced oranges

• Peel the oranges, segment them, and squeeze the remaining juice from the oranges into a bowl.
• Caramelize the cane sugar in a pan. Deglaze with the orange juice and 225 ml water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise and reduce the mixture until it becomes slightly thick.

5. Serve

• Portion the warm Bauernmuas into bowls or plates. Place the orange segments on top and drizzle with the reduced spiced syrup.

Pro Tips

1. Perfect the consistency: Make sure to gradually stir in the flour mixture to achieve a creamy, lump-free consistency.
2. Quality of ingredients: Use high-quality milk, butter, and honey with the quality seal South Tyrol to enhance the flavor.
3. Adjust spices: Experiment with additional spices like cardamom or vanilla to give the orange syrup a personal touch.
4. Vegan variant: Replace milk and butter with plant-based alternatives and use maple syrup instead of honey.
5. Perfect caramelization: Make sure to melt the sugar slowly to create an even caramel without burning.

Why love this recipe?

Bauernmuas with honey and spiced oranges is a tribute to traditional South Tyrolean cuisine. The combination of creamy muas, the light sweetness of honey, and the spice of the orange syrup makes this dish a true comfort recipe. Perfect for cool days or as a special dessert for your guests – this recipe combines tradition with modern enjoyment!

Bauernmuas is a traditional dish from the South Tyrolean mountain cuisine that has been prepared in the alpine pastures for centuries. Originally, it was a simple dish for shepherds and farmers made from a few readily available ingredients like flour, milk, and butter. It served as a nutritious and filling breakfast that provided energy for hard work in the fields and alpine pastures.

Over time, Bauernmuas has evolved and is now not only a symbol of South Tyrolean tradition but also a popular dish in modern kitchens. Refined with honey and spiced oranges, the simple classic becomes an exquisite dessert that preserves the original charm of the dish while opening up new flavor dimensions.