() is a small, sweet glazed biscuit that shares many similarities with a gingerbread cookie. The name of the dish directly translates to "stomach-bread""Magenbrot", food52.com. Retrieved 3 December 2013. as it is believed to help improve digestion. This recipe first appeared in Swiss cookbooks in the late 18th century. It is usually sold in Christmas markets in northern Switzerland and southern Germany. It is known by many names including , , or .
Appearance and composition Magenbrot is known for its diamond shape and dark brown exterior Cohen, Marlies. "Magenbrot (Stomach Bread Pasties)." Retrieved 3 December 2013 in Germany, and its bread slice shape in Switzerland. This pastry is made with flour, wheat, baking soda, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg and sweetened using honey and sugar. Candied orange, lemon peel, and hazelnut are also added for flavoring."Magenbrot (Sweet Pieces of Bread)." About.ch. Retrieved 3 December 2013 Some types of Magenbrot are coated with a sweet Cocoa glaze.Rieder, Christian. "Vom Magenbrot und den Magenmorsellen." Basel Insider Website. Retrieved 3 December 2013
It is usually prepared over a period of two days. The dough is made beforehand and left for an entire night so it can settle properly. It is then separated into small pieces and baked in an oven.
was also previously called (Alpine herbs bread).Schweizer Familie 41/2009, p. 37
See also Swiss cuisine German cuisine
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