Festive cookies made easy: the best tips for Stollen, gingerbread and co.

Festive cookies made easy: the best tips for Stollen, gingerbread and co.

The Christmas season is just around the corner, and with it the wonderful aromas of freshly baked pastries. Whether it’s juicy stollen, spicy gingerbread or crispy cookies – with a few tips, your baking creations will turn out perfectly. And best of all: with a Salzburger grain mill or the Flackenmeister, you can get the best out of your flour and ingredients.

1. the secret of perfect flour

Flour is at the heart of every baked good. But did you know that fresh flour not only tastes better, but is also full of valuable nutrients? Having your own flour mill makes all the difference. Especially for stollen or gingerbread, where wholemeal flour provides additional flavor, self-ground flour is a real game changer. Tip: For stollen, a mixture of fine wheat flour and a little wholemeal spelt flour is suitable to create a light but aromatic crumb.

2. fresh spices for the ultimate aroma

What would gingerbread be without cinnamon, cardamom or cloves? Instead of buying ready-made spice mixtures, you can crush or grind them yourself with the Salzburger Flackenmeister. Fresh spices develop a more intense aroma, giving your baked goods that certain something. Tip: Crush juniper berries or dried orange peel directly before baking – this will make your baked goods unique!

3. the right consistency counts

The consistency of the dough is particularly important for traditional recipes such as Stollen. Depending on the recipe, you can produce fine or coarse flour using the grind adjustment on your grain mill. For cookies, the flour should be particularly fine, while gingerbread can remain a little coarser. Tip: Next time, try processing rolled oats into coarse meal using a hand mill and adding it to the dough – this will give it more bite and character.

4. the perfect stollen – with love and patience

A good Stollen needs time. Give the dough enough time to rise. And don’t skimp on high-quality ingredients such as butter, almonds or raisins. Using self-ground flour not only makes the dough more nutritious, but also gives it a more intense flavor. Tip: Brush the warm stollen generously with butter and dust with powdered sugar – this will keep it moist for longer.

5. gingerbread: A heavenly interplay of flavors

The secret of gingerbread lies in the balance of sweetness and spice. Honey, nutmeg and a hint of cinnamon are essential. Experiment with different types of flour: buckwheat flour gives gingerbread a strong note, while rice flour provides a delicate texture. Tip: Freshly ground almonds and hazelnuts straight from the mill take your gingerbread to a whole new level.

6 The eye eats with you

The decoration is particularly important for cookies. Sprinkle coarsely ground nuts or seeds over the cookies before baking. The Flockenmeister crushes linseed or sunflower seeds in no time at all – perfect for a rustic finish.

7. conclusion: homemade tastes better

With a Salzburg grain mill or flaker, you not only conjure up baked goods, but also create unforgettable moments for your family and friends. Try it out and experience the difference: freshly ground flour and lovingly processed ingredients are the key to delicious festive pastries.

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