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Pear Bread Spice - Spice Mix Recipe for Swiss Pear Bread

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Swiss Pear Bread Spice

Cultural Context

Swiss Pear Bread Spice, or Birnbrot Gewürz, is a traditional Swiss recipe that celebrates the flavors of dried pears and warm spices. It reflects the country's rich baking heritage, often enjoyed during the colder months or festive occasions. This bread is a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of pears with aromatic spices, making it a beloved snack in Swiss households. Today, it has found its way into various modern adaptations, often incorporating different nuts and fruits to suit diverse palates.

SwissCHother
75 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
11 tsp Coriander, whole
8 small / 5 big Cinnamon, sticks
7 pcs Star anise
2 tsp Aniseed, whole
2 tsp Cloves, whole
2 tsp Fennel seeds
1 tsp Allspice, whole
1 pcs Nutmeg, whole
1 small pcs Ginger, dried

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

dried pears

🥗Healthier: fresh pears

💰Cheaper: canned pears

Fresh pears are lower in sugar and preservatives.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides similar sweetness at a lower cost.

1

Grind all ingredients in a mortar or spice grinder/coffee mill (ginger and nutmeg should be chopped a little bit before).

2

Sieve the powder through a fine sieve. Grind the unground spices in the sieve again and mix until almost nothing remains in the sieve.

3

Mix the powder again and put it into a glass or can (as airtight as possible) for storage.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mortarspice grindercoffee millfine sievecontainer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegan

Allergens

milkeggstree-nuts

Also Known As

Birnbrot GewürzSwiss Pear Bread Spice Mix

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