Classic schnitzel
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 30 min. preparation time, 0 min. baking time
Nutrition: Calories ca 630 / Protein 43g / Carbohydr. 76g / Fat 15g
Ingredients (4 servings)
| 500 g | veal |
| 4 | eggs |
| 100 ml | milk |
| 200 g | flour |
| 200 g | breadcrumbs |
| 1 | lemon (wedges) |
| butter for frying | |
| salt | |
| pepper |
Utensils
frying pan, tongs, meat tenderizer, whisk, cutting board, knife, large bowls
Wine Tip
Grüner Veltliner
A dry, medium bodied Veltliner is the classic Austrian wine choice for authentic schnitzel. The acidity of the lemon harmonizes well with the wine’s pepper notes.
Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
large bowl, whisk
4 eggs / 100 ml milk
Step 2
Cut veal into approx. two finger thick butterflied portions.
cutting board, knife
500 g veal
Step 3
Beat out the veal as thinly as possible without making holes in it.
meat tenderizer, cutting board
Step 4
Season cutlets with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour and afterwards in the egg mixture. Set aside.
200 g flour / salt / pepper
Step 5
Next, dredge the cutlets in breadcrumbs.
200 g breadcrumbs
Step 6
In a frying pan, fry schnitzel in some butter over medium heat until golden brown and crispy. Season once more with salt. Serve with a lemon wedge and enjoy with some homemade potato salad!
frying pan, tongs
1 lemons / butter for frying / salt