Traditional Italian biscuits. Legend has it that they originated from the town of Prato, where they called them biscotti, from Old Latin bis cotto – baked twice. The dry biscuits kept well and tasted great dipped in tea, coffee or wine so it comes as no surprise that even today you might get cantucini [...]
Fudge is a high-calorie sweet, rich in sugar and fat while lacking moisture, hence it keeps well. It is served sliced into cubes. It is traditionally prepared from milk, butter and sugar with the addition of nuts and dried fruits. Ingredients: 750 ml condensed milk 600 g dark chocolate a pinch of salt [...]
According to St. Hildegard's, these biscuits may help with blood circulation and memory loss and calm the nerves Ingredients: 400 g spelt flour 250 g butter 150 g sugar 200 g ground almonds 20 g cinnamon 20 g nutmeg 10 g cloves 2 eggs a pinch of salt water (as needed) [...]
Small biscuits with raspberry filling Ingredients: For the biscuits: 1 ¼ cup brown sugar 2/3 cup butter 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla (or 1 pouch vanilla sugar) a pinch of salt 1 pouch baking powder 2 ½ cup flour (or more if needed) 2 small, overripe bananas, mashed with a fork [...]
Our grandmothers used to bake cookies on wood burning stoves, in moulds that were borrowed from “door to door”. Today, there are waffle makers, some in the shape of hearts that will serve just fine for making these traditional cookies. Ingredients: 250 g margarine or lard 200 g sugar 5 eggs 1 pouch [...]
Ingredients: For the dough: 350 g flour 150 g icing sugar 180 g margarine, refrigerated 70 g ground walnuts 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp cocoa powder For the crème: 10 eggs 20 tbsp sugar 300 g margarine For the chocolate coating: 150 g dark chocolate 100 g margarine stainless steel cannoli tubes (trumpets) [...]
A simple delicacy by our grandmothers Ingredients: 3 apples 1 egg 9-10 heaping teaspoons of soft wheat flour 1 cup (240 ml) milk 1 pouch vanilla sugar 1 teaspoon rum a pinch of salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest cinnamon (optional) frying oil paper towels Method: Whisk the egg, vanilla sugar, rum, [...]
Ingredients: 1 cup bitter dark cocoa powder 1 cup finely granulated sugar 1 pouch vanilla sugar ½ cup oil 3 eggs a pinch of salt 2 cups plain flour ½ pouch baking powder (2 teaspoons) ½ teaspoon instant coffee 1 cup finely granulated sugar 1 cup icing sugar Method: Combine the [...]
Ingredients: 1 egg 2 bananas, overripe ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup butter, softened 2 pouches vanilla sugar or 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ cup cereal 1 ¼ cup flour ½ teaspoon cinnamon a pinch of salt ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 cup chopped chocolate Method: Beat the eggs, butter, [...]
Ingredients: 6 eggs 20 tbsp sugar 100 g chocolate, chopped 250 g butter, softened at the room temperature ½ teaspoon lemon juice (optional) 5 wafer sheets Method: Combine the eggs and sugar. Cook over steam stirring constantly, until the mixture starts thickening – about 15 minutes. Add the chocolate and stir until it melts [...]
