Quark Cake – Simple and Good
Moist quark cake with an airy sponge base and a fine lemon quark cream: an easy recipe to bake at home that tastes especially fresh, creamy, and delicious after chilling.
Farm Stories from Zittrauerhof
Stories of authentic farm life in Bad Hofgastein
On a real farm, no two days are the same. Animal offspring, stable work, hay harvest, alpine pasture life, and many small surprises shape our daily routine at Zittrauerhof in Bad Hofgastein and make farm life in Gasteinertal so varied.
In our Farm Stories, we tell of special encounters, our agriculture, the animals, and life between the farm and the Zittraueralm. This gives you a personal insight into what makes an authentic farm holiday in Bad Hofgastein, a farm holiday in Gasteinertal, and a break in the heart of SalzburgerLand so special.
Enjoy browsing our farm blog!
Heavenly fruit cake
Saftiger Schokoladen-Blechkuchen mit luftigem Teig und fruchtigem Belag: Heidelbeeren, Äpfel oder Johannisbeeren machen dieses einfache Rezept vielseitig und besonders köstlich.
Sachertorte for Gourmets
A delicious Sacher Torte as a successful hands-on homeschooling project: moist chocolate cake, fruity apricot jam, and a glossy glaze make for a real treat.
Fancy a marble Bundt cake?
Juicy marble Bundt cake according to a proven recipe of the St. Johann farm women: uncomplicated, easy to transport and ideal for freezing. With cocoa, vanilla and optional a shot of rum.
Grilling Season with Bread on a Stick & Celery-Apple Salad
Discover easy barbecue ideas featuring crispy bread on a stick made without yeast dough and a refreshing celery, carrot, and apple salad—perfect for cozy evenings in the garden with family and guests.
Apricot cake with a meringue topping
Juicy apricots on airy sponge batter and a delicate meringue topping make this traybake a summery treat for family and guests.
Apricot dumplings at their finest
Simple apricot dumplings with curd succeed without any waiting time: fresh apricots are wrapped in curd dough, boiled, and rolled in crispy butter breadcrumbs with hazelnuts, sugar, and cinnamon.
Moist Fruit Cake with Sparkling Water
I love this cake because the basic batter is simple, delicious, and so versatile. Today I made it with fresh strawberries; it turns out super moist with any fruit, including pickled cherries, strawberries, or …
A Time Out that Gave Me Strength & Joy
A valuable time out at Zittrauergut gave me new strength, heartfelt encounters, and restorative nature experiences. The warm welcome from the Schwaiger family still stays with me today.
Fluffy, light, and moist
A light and fluffy quark and semolina pancake with a subtle hint of lemon: This airy batter is baked until golden brown and tastes especially delicious—whether served warm or cold—with applesauce or plum jam.
Stay healthy and treat yourself…
The Salzburg farmer inspires readers with practical home recipes, smoking tips, and stories from the countryside. Shared meals and simple, homemade rolls for the whole family are especially appreciated.
Butter Lamb – Simply Homemade
For many people, a butter lamb is a staple of the Easter season. With well-chilled butter, cold water, and a little patience, you can create, step by step, a heartfelt gift for family and …
Steamed Buns with Vanilla Sauce—A Recipe to Try at Home
Fluffy buns filled with jam are especially easy to make with yeast dough and taste just as delicious fresh out of the oven with creamy vanilla sauce as they do the next morning for …
And here we go with the first cookies
The wintry atmosphere in Gastein makes you crave Linzer Kipferl: With soft butter, carefully whipped dough, and creative decorations, you can make delicate piped cookies for cozy moments of indulgence.
Maria’s Raspberry Dream
A moist chocolate sheet cake with fruity raspberry cream, a light quark-and-whipped-cream layer, and butter cookies—easy to make, wonderfully refreshing, and perfect for summer coffee gatherings.
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