Plum jam is a special jam in Germany and is called “Plaumenmus”. It is thicker than the usual jam and of dark brown color but it tastes unbelievable good. If you can get the Pflaumenmus, use it for this recipe. Happy Baking! Ingredients 2 tbsp flour 1 tbsp cinnamon 6 tbsp plum jam (preferably German [read more...]
Do you know the famous “Linzer Cake”? This cookie recipe is similar to the cake as raspberry jam is used for the filling. They are easy to make and colorful. Happy Baking. Ingredients (40 cookies) 1 jar (340 g) raspberry jam powdered sugar for dusting the cookies Dough 150 g cold butter 75 g powdered [read more...]
December 6th is in Germany a special pre-christmas day: Nikolaus Day. I remember that Saint Nikolaus would visit every home in our community to see if the children were good children. Sometimes he would have a companion, the “Knecht Ruprecht” who would carry a big bag with gifts. This Nikolaus is different than Santa Claus. [read more...]
Advent cookies or in German “Adventsschnitten” are the first cookies of the holiday season before the actual Christmas cookies baking time will start. Spiced with cinnamon and cloves they are wonderful with spiced cider or red wine. Happy Baking! Ingredients 300g soft butter or margarine 300 g sugar rum baking oil – find rum baking [read more...]
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