Christmas Snowman Gingerbread 'Turta Dulce'

by Varga Mezes

Description

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this charming festive snowman glazed Romanian gingerbread or 'turtă dulce'. Each piece is lovingly hand crafted and decorated, respecting the traditions of Romanian baking. Perfect as a festive treat, a thoughtful gift or a delicious addition to your Christmas decorations, this gingerbread snowman brings the cosy charm of Romanian Christmas into your home.

Made with honey and spiced with cloves and cinnamon, they are baked in the traditional way - in a wood fired oven, which gives these light, fluffy biscuits that special taste! Turtă Dulce are a childhood favourite in Romania and famously made in the Harghita region of Transylvania. They are well loved at festive times of the year in particular Christmas and Easter. Perfect served with a warm glass of milk and a dollop of plum butter! 

RO: Turtă Dulce

Origin

Odorheiu Secuiesc, Harghita County, Romania

Ingredients

White wheat flour, sugar, honey, eggs, water, ammonium bicarbonate, cinnamon, cloves, aniseed, ginger, nutmeg, icing sugar.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.