Murbeteig or “Mürbeteig” in German is the base for many delicious German cakes, tartlets and cookies. In this article learn how to make this dough so you can use it for cakes, desserts, pastries or cookies. TWO RECIPES: – Mürbeteig for Cookies – Mürbeteig for a Cake Base Important is to keep the dough for at … read more …
Spitzbuben cookies are a traditional German Christmas cookie and some call them “Johannes Taler” or “Hildabrötle” or “Linzer Augen”. The name might come from the war that lasted 30 years, from 1618-1648, when food was rare and people did not have much to eat. The baker Johannnes von Redsburg created a sweet bread which he spread with … read more …
Underberg is one of those German companies that can can look back on some astonishing history. The Underberg Digestive celebrated 170 years not long ago. Created in 1846 by Hubert Underberg, it is a natural herbal digestive that has 44% alcohol by volume, and it is made from the finest aromatic herbs and botanicals selected … read more …
The authentic German Gingerbread Lebkuchen recipe is a classic recipe for the holiday bakery. This traditional holiday cookie is not that difficult to make. You mix all ingredients and bake it on a baking tray. If you like you can spread chocolate or a sugar frosting on top. Happy Baking! Ingredients German Gingerbread Lebkuchen 350 … read more …
The German Marmorkuchen Marble cake is one of these typical cakes that are a “must have” for the traditional “coffee and cake” on Sunday afternoon. This is the traditional “Kaffee und Kuchen” time. German families and friends like to meet Sunday afternoons to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a piece of cake. … read more …
Christmas is BIG in Germany because it is celebrated in a special way. A way that is different from all countries in the world. Germany is true to its traditions, and this is reflecting in its culture, the crafts and the food. When it comes to unique Christmas dishes, cookies, chocolates, pastries, drinks and cakes, … read more …
A festive and delicious cake is the German Mandarine Orange Sour Cream Cake – It is called Schmandkuchen in Germany. “Schmand” is the equivalent to the American sour cream that is used for this cake. It is not curdling by the heat when baking. If you are into baking you will love this cake. Happy … read more …
This is a recipe for authentic German chocolate rum balls which is very popular for the holidays. There is no Christmas without these delicious chocolate balls.It’s an easy recipe and you don’t need any special ingredients. Happy Baking! Ingredients Authentic German Chocolate Rum Balls 100 g butter, warm 100 g powdered sugar 200 g milk … read more …