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Berliner refer to German doughnuts/donuts filled with marmalade or jam. It is also called Berliner Pfannkuche. It is made from yeast dough and fried in oil or fats/lard (Schmalz).

They are usually topped with icing (Zuckerguss ), regular sugar (Zucker) or confectioner's sugar (Puderzucker/Staubzucker)

Berliner with icing (Zuckerguss)

Bauernfrühstück is the German word which literally means "farmers' breakfast". It refers to a hearty breakfast that usually consists of bacon (speck) or ham, fried potatoes, onion and scrambled eggs.

Bauer means farmer and frühstück means breakfast. It is popular in Bavaria , as well as in other German states.

This one below is the version I had when I was still living in Hamburg which is located in the nothern part of Germany.

Buschbohnen is the German word for "Bush beans or French beans" .

Barley malt refers to a thick, dark, slow-digesting sweetener made from sprouted barley. It has a malt-like flavor. Barley malt is to beer as grapes are to wine.

Bent Assahn refers to Yemeni puff pastry covered with honey. It is served usually as an appetizer. It is also called Bint Al-Sahn, Bint As-Sahn

Buddha's hand which is also known as Buddha's Hand citron, or Fingered citron (Citrus medica var.sarcodactylus) is a fragrant citrus fruit. The Buddha's Hand citron is an exotic variety that grows in the shape of a hand with projecting fingers. It is commonly grown for its aroma and for its thick peel for candying.