In this post we’re diving into a beloved Dutch classic, Witte Bolletjes. Learn to make these soft, pillowy rolls that are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s breakfast on the go or a delightful snack during a road trip. Even now, when my parents pick us up from the airport, they bring these delicious breads with them, so we can eat them during the car ride from the airport to home!
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Learn to make Duivekater, a bread served at Easter brunch in the North-West part of the country. Duivekater is a flat loaf of bread that is slightly sweet. The addition of lemon zest, nutmeg, and cardamom gives the bread a rich flavor. Serve it plain or buttered and enjoy it with a cup of coffee or tea. When you buy this bread from local bakers, it will be ornately decorated with curls and intricate carvings.
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Learn to make “Bruin Brood,” a Dutch whole wheat bread! When I moved to the United States, I couldn’t find a wheat bread that I truly liked. So I learned how to make it myself. After many years, my recipe is pretty foolproof. Learning to make whole wheat bread was a challenge for me. At first, the taste of fresh homemade bread wasn’t what I’d remembered from my home in the Netherlands. I took some time to adjust though and after many years, I’d say this recipe has turned out very good! The taste reminds me of home and it makes my mouth water just writing about it.
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Learn to make this traditional holiday bread, typically served at Christmas time. This easy stollen recipe creates two beautiful loaves filled with raisins, candied orange peel, hazelnuts, and of course the “log” of almond paste, which we make from scratch.
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Learn how to make these Brabantian Sausage Rolls from The Netherlands. This recipe of delicious soft white bread filled with a ground meat sausage is easy to make. These Dutch savory snacks from the province of Noord-Brabant are typically eaten at Christmas time, but you can find them at cafes year-round. The meat is perfectly spiced with just a hint of nutmeg, and the bread is deliciously fluffy!
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