Ep 5. Midwest Oktoberfest

In season 4 episode 5 of Girl Meets Farm, titled "Midwest Oktoberfest," host and star of the show Molly Yeh celebrates the fall season by cooking up a big batch of classic Midwestern comfort food and hosting her own Oktoberfest-inspired celebration at her farm in North Dakota.

Molly starts off by baking a traditional German apple cake that she decorates with sliced apples in a crescent pattern on top of the cake. She also makes a delicious apple and bacon sauerkraut which pairs perfectly with the other dishes she has planned for her Oktoberfest-inspired feast.

Next up, Molly prepares a big batch of soft homemade pretzels that have been made fresh from scratch. She makes them by boiling the dough in soda water before baking them in the oven. Molly tops the pretzels with a variety of different toppings including caraway seeds, sea salt, and Parmesan cheese.

Molly also prepares a simple yet delicious beer cheese dip to serve alongside her homemade pretzels. The dip is made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and a good quality beer that adds the perfect amount of tangy flavor to the dish.

For the main course, Molly makes a hearty and filling bratwurst skillet that is loaded with potatoes, onions, and plenty of bratwurst sausages. She cooks the dish on her stovetop before transferring it to the oven to finish cooking.

To accompany the bratwurst skillet, Molly makes a refreshing and healthy kale salad that is topped with dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and a homemade apple cider vinaigrette.

Throughout the entire episode, Molly shares helpful tips and tricks for preparing some of the more challenging dishes, such as how to flawlessly shape your homemade pretzels into the recognizable twisted knot shape.

As always, Molly's bubbly personality and infectious love for cooking and hosting shines through in each of her interactions with the camera. Viewers are sure to be left feeling inspired to host their own Oktoberfest celebration at home after watching this episode.

Overall, season 4 episode 5 of Girl Meets Farm is a delightful and entertaining celebration of one of the most beloved fall traditions in the Midwest. With a mix of classic and modern recipes that are sure to impress any crowd, viewers are sure to be left feeling inspired to try their hand at making some of these delicious dishes at home.