Sugar Zwieback

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 11
Homemade Sugar Zwieback Recipe
in Bakery

Prep

40 min

Cook

18 min

Ready In

1 hour 58 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter , cut into pieces
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup white sugar
1 ( .25 ounce ) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 egg
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
349
Sugar
23g
Fat
7.2g
The Sugar Zwieback, also known as Zweiback, originated in the 16th century and was a staple food in European households. Meaning ‘twice-baked’ in German, this snack is a fermented and easy-to-make breakfast bread. It has a unique sweetness in every bite that goes very well with an early morning cup of coffee or tea. Traditionally, this bread was baked two times to make it crispy and aromatic. Sugar Zwiebacks are very much famous in Germany, Switzerland and Denmark as a breakfast snack, and can even be served with jam or butter topings.

Instructions

1.Warm milk with butter until the butter melts completely. Pour it into another bowl and add honey, salt and sugar to it. Mix well and let it cool until it reaches room temperature.
2.Take another small bowl and dissolve yeast in warm water in it. Keep it aside for 5 minutes until it gets bubbly.
3.Add the yeast mix to the milk mix and stir it until it blends completely. Beat in the egg and add flour and nutmeg to the same mix. Stir everything well until the dough becomes smooth.
4.Cover the bowl and leave it for 1 hour until the dough becomes double in size.
5.Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a baking sheet with butter.
6.Take some flour and sprinkle it onto the working surface of the dough. Knead it for 2-3 minutes and stretch it into an oval shape. Cut the dough lengthways and then cut it into ½’’ slices.
7.Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until the Zwieback turns golden brown.
8.Remove from the oven and let the Zwiebacks cool on a wire rack.

PROS

Sugar Zwieback is a healthy choice when it comes to snacking with no preservatives.
The sweet and nutty flavour with a unique texture is a perfect way to start your day with a cup of coffee or tea.
This ancient style bread stays fresh for more than a week when prepared properly and kept in an airtight container.

CONS

Since the recipe is based on sugar, Zwieback is a high calorie bread that should be eaten in moderation.
The recipe includes extensive kneading, mixing and waiting for the dough to rise which can be time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The recipe includes natural honey which is known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties to boost internal immunity. The bread is also considered a source of beneficial carbs. The use of freshly grated nutmeg aids in digestion and helps to eliminate bad breath.

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