Perfect no-rise pastries – crisp, delicate and ready in no time

Name: Perfect no-rise pastries – crisp, delicate and ready in no time
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 25
Ingredients: 250 g plain flour; 250 g semi-coarse flour; a pinch of salt; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons lukewarm milk; 2 egg yolks; 200 g whipping cream; 250 g softened butter or baking fat; 30 g fresh yeast; 375 g soft tub quark; 1 egg yolk; 2 tablespoons rum; 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar; 3 tablespoons vanilla pudding powder; powdered sugar to taste; 1 packet raisins; rum for drizzling over hot pastries (optional); powdered sugar for dusting

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Easy to prepare
25 portions
45 minutes

Jan, 02. 02. 2026

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Perfect no-rise turnovers are a quick and proven way to prepare delicious pastries without a long wait for rising, remaining beautifully crisp and tender. For lovers of crumbly pastries we also recommend trying delicate turnovers prepared without rising, which are full of flavor and easy to fill, or the soft soft quark turnovers with a generous amount of filling, ideal with afternoon coffee. These recipes show that home baking can be quick, tasty and uncomplicated.

For 25 portions

Ingredients

Dough:

250 g plain flour
250 g semi-coarse flour
a pinch of salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lukewarm milk
2 egg yolks
200 g whipping cream
250 g softened butter or baking fat
30 g fresh yeast

Quark filling:

375 g soft tub quark
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons rum
1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
3 tablespoons vanilla pudding powder
powdered sugar to taste
1 packet raisins

To finish:

rum for drizzling over hot pastries (optional)
powdered sugar for dusting

Preparation procedure

Crumble the yeast into a bowl, sprinkle it with sugar and pour over the lukewarm milk. Stir briefly; there is no need to wait for the starter to rise. Immediately add the cream, egg yolks, both types of flour, salt and the softened butter or fat. First stir with a wooden spoon, then quickly work with your hands into a smooth, soft and pliable dough.
Roll out the no-rise dough immediately on a lightly floured surface into a sheet about 3–4 mm thick. Cut squares with a knife or pastry wheel.
In a bowl, mix the quark, egg yolk, rum, vanilla sugar, pudding powder and powdered sugar. Add the rinsed and dried raisins. The filling is thick and easy to work with.
Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each square. Join the opposite corners into a turnover shape and press the edges well. Transfer the turnovers to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake immediately, without rising and without brushing, in an oven preheated to 170 °C for about 18–22 minutes, until the turnovers are golden.
While still hot, lightly drizzle the turnovers with rum and immediately dust with powdered sugar. Let cool briefly on a rack.

Total preparation time

Approximately 45 minutes

Number of servings

approx. 25–30 turnovers (depending on size)

Tips for best results

Work the dough quickly and avoid adding extra flour so it stays crisp
For a stronger aroma you can add lemon zest or vanilla to the dough
You can vary the filling with jam, poppy seed filling or stewed plum (povidla)
The turnovers are best on the day they are baked, but remain tender the next day as well

Recipe conclusion

No-rise turnovers are proof that quick baking can still deliver honest flavor and a great result. The delicate, crisp dough and moist quark filling make them a versatile sweet pastry that is perfect with coffee, for travel or as a homemade dessert without waiting. It’s worth keeping the recipe on hand as a reliable classic.