German Style Sweet Mustard (Senf)

Senf is German for "mustard". This particular senf, known as 'Süßer Senf', has a sweet, yet sharp taste that makes it great on sandwiches and crackers. While this recipe is from a 3rd or 4th generation German American, such recipes are said to originate from the southern parts of Germany (Bavaria).

Easy
🥨 German

Total Time

Prep: 10 minutes Cooking: time varies

Prep Time

10 minutes

Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

1.7 oz dry ground mustard

2

½ tsp sugar

3

½ cup vinegar

4

½ tsp salt

5

pepper

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Mix sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper together. Mix in water.

2

Mix in vinegar last, as the mustard will lose some of its flavour if vinegar is introduced too early.

3

Stir using a wire whisk to prevent lumps.

4

Add some water if too thick.

Notes
  • It gets better as it cools and ages awhile.