Speculaas Recipe
Description: Speculaas, a traditional Dutch spiced biscuit, is a delightful treat often enjoyed around the 5th of December alongside warm chocolate milk. Its aromatic spices and crunchy texture make it an ideal companion for coffee as well.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 200g | Self-raising flour |
| 125g | Brown sugar |
| 2 tsp | Allspice |
| 1 pinch | Salt |
| 150g | Butter |
| 1 tbsp | Milk |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 124.6
- Fat Content: 6.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 16.1mg
- Sodium Content: 54.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 6g
- Protein Content: 1.4g
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Preparation Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours and 45 minutes
Servings: 20
Instructions:
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, brown sugar, allspice, and a pinch of salt.
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Incorporate Butter: Cut the butter into pieces and add them to the dry ingredients. Using a food processor, mix until the butter is well incorporated and the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add Milk: Pour in the milk gradually while continuing to mix until a firm dough ball forms.
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Rest the Dough: Wrap the dough in clingfilm and allow it to rest in a cool place for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to enhance the infusion of spice flavors.
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 175 degrees Celsius (347 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Roll Out the Dough: Once rested, roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 1cm thick.
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Bake the Biscuit: Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a lined baking tray. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until the biscuit is golden brown and cooked through.
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Cool and Serve: Remove the biscuit from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, break it into pieces and serve alongside warm chocolate milk for a cozy and delicious treat.
Keywords: Dutch, European, Winter, Spicy, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Oven, < 4 Hours
Tips: For an extra festive touch, use cookie cutters to create various shapes before baking. Additionally, you can sprinkle some sliced almonds or powdered sugar on top before baking for added flavor and visual appeal. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Enjoy the delightful flavors of Speculaas with your loved ones! 🍪🥛
