Bake gritters: This is how the sweet dough giant succeeds!

Bake gritters: This is how the sweet dough giant succeeds!

The Advent season not only brings a festive mood, but also the popular tradition of the Grittibänz, a special yeast dough biscuits. The Grittibänz, originally a Gritti woman from the Swiss folklore, has established itself in different variants over the years. From salty to vegan versions, the Grittibänz can be filled and shaped as desired, as the article by Today.at . Variations with almonds, gelée and apple filling can be created here that make this treat even more tasty.

a festival for the senses

The preparation is both simple and time -consuming, since the dough has to go for about two and a half hours before it is shaped and baked. Ingredients such as braid, yeast, butter and whole milk are essential, as described in detail. The Grittibänz becomes particularly attractive through creative decorations with sultanas, docking fruits and even exceptional circles that spice up the traditional forms. The memory of the "largest Grittibänz in Switzerland", which was baked in the canton of Glarus with 21 kilos of flour and 10 liters of milk in 2021, shows the passion and joy associated with this tradition.

whether as a sweet snack or as a real eye -catcher on the festive buffet, the Grittibänz is very well received in Switzerland and beyond. It is baked not only in traditional bakeries, but also in private households, and is often enjoyed in social rounds. Interested parties can be inspired by the various recipes and variants and thus create their own Grittibänz for the festive time.