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Breaking the Christmas spirit

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A traditional, hard, and brown Danish biscuit, often eaten during Christmas. Make it yourself for a delicious treat.

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Recipe from Anne-Sophie Ofrim, Wkee4ager, Sauer202 and 1 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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“Brød” is a traditional Danish biscuit, often enjoyed during Christmas. Make it yourself for a delicious and authentic treat.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$4.12 $0.52 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $1.24
  • $0.21
  • $1.57
  • $1.10

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Combine the cream, sugar, and syrup in a large, deep-sided pot. ≈ 4 min
  2. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 15 to 30 minutes.
  3. The mixture needs to be brought to a boil until it starts to foam.
  4. Stir the dough occasionally, but not too frequently, as this could make it sticky. ≈ 4 min
  5. If you would like to add almonds, they should be added just before the end of the cooking time. ≈ 3 min
  6. Cook the mixture until it reaches a temperature of approximately 120 °C.
  7. Use a thermometer or perform the “ball test”: place some cold water in a cup and add a small amount of the mixture. ≈ 10 min
  8. When the mixture can be rolled into a ball, it means that it is ready. ≈ 10 min
  9. Fill the paper molds with two tablespoons of dough. ≈ 10 min
  10. The meat becomes tough. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Breaking the Christmas spirit

  • 200 ml of heavy cream$1.24
  • 160 g of flour (200ml)$0.21
  • 280 g of clear corn syrup (200 ml)$1.57
  • Optionally, 25 to 50g of blanched and finely chopped almonds$1.10

Total$4.12

that's $0.52 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 200 ml of heavy cream
  • 160 g of flour (200ml)
  • 280 g of clear corn syrup (200 ml)
  • Optionally, 25 to 50g of blanched and finely chopped almonds
  • Small paper envelopes

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