Recipe book of spice bread

Let yourself be tempted by the spice bread recipes from yesterday and today with this essential recipe book of the finest Alsatian culinary traditions. This richly illustrated work presents not only the recipes created by two of the best bakers of Alsace, Gérard Fritsch and Guy Zeissloff, but also the remarkable virtues of the spices used, which add an educational dimension to each creation.

Although the first honey cakes flavoured with various spices appeared in ancient Egypt and during the Middle Ages in China, Europe and Alsace are today the true guardians of ancestral know-how. A document from 1453 attests that gingerbread was already served at the tables of Cistercian monks of Marienthal during Christmas festivities, testifying to the antiquity of this regional tradition.

The Museum of Gingerbread and Alsatian Folk Art in Gertwiller masterfully traces the history of this emblematic Alsatian specialty. This book perfectly complements the discovery of this regional treasure by proposing a variety of recipes, original decorations and gingerbread-based creations suitable for all skill levels.

The authors, two recognised master bakers of Alsace, generously share their expertise and passion for this century-old culinary tradition. Each recipe benefits from detailed explanations about the properties of the spices employed, transforming this work into a genuine guide to Alsatian flavours and their benefits.

An Alsatian Art of Living.

• Author: Gérard Fritsch and Guy Zeissloff
• Photos: Frédérique Clément
• Format: 16.5 cm x 24 cm
• Number of pages : 64
• French language

Complete your Recipe Book with decorated envelopes and also discover our collection Postcard Alsace, Humorous Postcard, Hansi Postcard, Large Hansi Posters, Alsatian Recipe Postcards and especially the Alsace Calendar and Hansi Calendar.