Recipes — christmas

My First Love - POFFERTJES

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My First Love - POFFERTJES

They are a must-eat on national holidays, during summer festivals and other festivities in The Netherlands. Yes, you guessed it, it's POFFERTJES!
In the Christmas and New Year’s Eve period, you can find poffertjes stalls on every Christmas market. Traditionally they are served with powdered sugar and hot melted butter.

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The one and only - STROOPWAFEL

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The one and only - STROOPWAFEL

Popular throughout the world, the ‘stroopwafel’ is undoubtedly the most famous and popular pastry from The Netherlands. A ‘stroopwafel’ is a unique kind of cookie. It is a waffle made from baked batter and sliced horizontally. The two thin layers of the waffle are filled with special sweet and sticky syrup (the ‘stroop’) in between. The stiff batter for the waffles is made from butter, flour, yeast, milk, brown sugar and eggs. Click the post to find out how to make it!

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The Secret To A Happy Life -Oliebollen

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The Secret To A Happy Life -Oliebollen

Nothing’s better than warm oliebollen, or Dutch doughnuts, thanks to their crisp nooks and crannies and their pillowy centers hidden beneath a dusting of confectioners’ sugar.

 

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