Best 2 Magenbrot Gingerbread Speciality Recipes

Magenbrot is a traditional German pastry that is often enjoyed around Christmas time. It is a sweet and spicy bread that is made with a variety of ingredients that historically gave it medicinal properties. Some of the most common ingredients in Magenbrot include honey, ginger, and anise. This gingerbread specialty is sure to become a favorite holiday treat for the entire family. It is often served with tea or coffee, or even enjoyed on its own.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAGENBROT (GINGERBREAD SPECIALITY)

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Magenbrot are a gingerbread type of very traditional Christmas Cookies in Germany and Switzerland. Often sold on Christmas markets. The brown color comes from the dutch cocoa used. Stomach friendly spices like cinnamon, cloves or nutmeg and not much fat might have influence the name (Magen = stomach, Brot = bread). This recipe is based on a traditional recipe, but with a modern twist in the glaze used here. And I have added some fat in this one, while the original recipes don't use fat at all. The cookies are on the dry to very dry side, but that's how they are the best.

Provided by Thorsten

Categories Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

200 g honey
50 g butter
100 g brown sugar
1 egg
500 g flour
1 tablespoon Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon, grounded
1/2 teaspoon clove, grounded
1/2 teaspoon cardamom, grounded
1 dash nutmeg (or to taste)
2 teaspoons potash
3 tablespoons rose water (or just water)
2 teaspoons instant coffee
2 tablespoons rum
20 g coconut fat (solid)
150 g caster sugar, sieved
water

Steps:

Put honey, butter and brown sugar into a pot and heat up while stirring (medium high heat).
When sugar is dissolved remove from oven and mix in the egg.
Mix flour, cocoa and spices. Add flour mixture little by little to the honey mixture.
Dissolve pot ash in rose water, add it to the dough and knead into the dough.
Wrap dough into cling film and place it for at least one hour in the fridge.
Preheat oven (200°C). Grease a baking tray or line it with baking paper.
Roll out the dough on the baking tray evenly. It should be about 2 cm thick.
Bake it for 20 minutes. Remove tray from oven.
And while hot cut the dough into rectangle cookies of a size of about 2 cm by 4 cm. Let cool completely on a cooling rack.
Let coconut fat melt in a pot on low heat.
Dissolve instant coffee in rum and add to melted coconut fat.
Add caster sugar and mix. Add as much additional water to make an easy to handle glaze.
Brush cookies with coffee-rum glaze.
Store Magenbrot in an airtight container.
Amount of cookies is a guess. Depends mainly on how thick you roll out the dough.
Time to make does not include cooling time.

GLORIFIED GINGERBREAD

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Gingerbread bar cookies.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
½ cup shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons molasses
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Mix sugar, shortening, flour, spices, and salt as for pie crust. Divide dough in half and set aside.
Add remaining ingredients to half of the dough. Place in a greased 9 inch square pan. Sprinkle the other half of the dough over mixture. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool in pan and then cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.3 calories, Carbohydrate 73.1 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 543.3 mg, Sugar 39.2 g

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your Magenbrot will turn out. Look for fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
Follow the recipe carefully: Magenbrot is a delicate pastry, so it's important to follow the recipe carefully. Don't skip any steps, and make sure to measure your ingredients accurately.
Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the Magenbrot tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help it to hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
Bake the Magenbrot until it is golden brown: The Magenbrot is done baking when it is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the Magenbrot cool completely before glazing: Allowing the Magenbrot to cool completely before glazing will help the glaze to set properly.
Use a variety of glazes: There are many different types of glazes that you can use on Magenbrot. Some popular options include chocolate glaze, vanilla glaze, and lemon glaze.
Be creative with your decorations: You can decorate your Magenbrot with a variety of toppings, such as sprinkles, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.

Conclusion:

Magenbrot is a delicious and festive gingerbread pastry that is perfect for any occasion. With its delicate flavor and beautiful appearance, Magenbrot is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a special treat, be sure to give Magenbrot a try.