What is a Bismarck?
By Staff Writer Last Updated March 26, 2020. Follow Us: A Bismarck is a type of filled pastry that resembles a doughnut without a hole. Also known as a Berliner, Bismarcks are typically made of yeast dough fried in lard, filled with fruit jam and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of icing glaze.
Who was responsible for the Bismarcks?
According to Leite's Culinaria, Bismarcks, known as "Bismarcken" in Germany where the nickname originated, were a favorite snack of Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, who was responsible for uniting Germany following a series of wars in the mid-1800s.
