Ontbijtkoek - Dutch Spice Bread |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This traditional Dutch recipe has been a staple at Christmastime in my house for as long as I can remember. I can't quite describe the taste of it - something like gingerbread, but with more bite and a stronger flavour. After it cools it develops a moist almost sticky crust, which is my favourite part. It's super easy to make and really yields a wonderful holiday bread. Please enjoy! Ingredients:
2 cups self-rising flour |
1/2 cup dark brown sugar |
1/3 cup molasses |
1 cup milk |
1 teaspoon ground cloves |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
1 pinch salt |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine all ingredients into a smooth paste.
3. Lightly coat an 8 x 3 cake tin with butter and fill with the dough.
4. Bake for about 1 hour.
5. When cooled, cover in tin foil for 24 hours before serving. Keep covered or bread will dry out.
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