For the Buchteln, knead all ingredients in a bowl to a homogeneous dough and let it rise for about 30 minutes. Then make 6-8 equal-sized yeast dumplings and let them rise for another 30 minutes, covered.
In a pan (non-stick) heat about 50 g butter, 1 tsp salt and a small cup of water and steam 4 yeast dumplings in it, covered, over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes (until all the water has evaporated).