What Is Speculaas?
Speculoos is a type of biscuit, traditionally consumed on or just before St Nicholas’ feats (on December the 6th) in the Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France. Nowadays, it has spread all over the world and is appreciated on any occasion.Speculoos Meaning
There are several interpretations for the origin of the name Speculaas.It is said to derive from the Latin word "speculator", and this word refers to St Nicholas’ epithet “he who sees everything”
The short-crust biscuit “ who sees everything”
Lotus & Speculaas Buzz
“Speculoos has become a new culinary basic” Thierry Roose, Marketing director Lotus Bakeries France. |
| Source: lotusbakeries.com |
The speculaas is particularly used in Belgium, France and more recently the Netherlands. Still, the number of products launched on the US Market is slowly rising.
In France, Within five years, Lotus gained 2.3 million new consumers. Lotus sales jumped in 2011
Speculaas Brands and Forms
- Biscuit or Cookie: Lotus Biscoff
- Chocolate Bar: Nestlé Galak
- Drink: Monin Syrup - Torani
- Speculoos Spread: Lotus Biscoff - Trader Joe's - Roland
Speculaas invites itdelf to dinner... From appetizers to desserts
 |
| Goats cheese parcels with speculoos |
 |
| Lamb tagine with speculoos |
 |
| Speculaas Sabayon |
The family-owned Biscuit Dandoy has perpetuated a unique craftsmanship in the production of traditional Belgian specialties for 180 years.
 |
| Source: maisondandoy.com |
Dandy biscuits are made with natural ingredients.
Recipe For Speculaas Cookies - Biscuits Formula BOM
| Item | Description | Recipe Q / ton | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flour | 436.00 | Kg |
| 2 | Corn Starch | 23.20 | Kg |
| 3 | Palm Oil | 261.60 | Kg |
| 4 | Icing Sugar | 145.00 | Kg |
| 5 | Candy Sugar Syrup | 116.20 | Kg |
| 6 | Sodium Bicarbonate | 6.00 | Kg |
| 7 | Baking Powder | 5.00 | Kg |
| 8 | Speculoos Flavour | 5.00 (or Recomm. dose) | Kg |
| 9 | Cinnamon Powder | 1.00 | Kg |
| 10 | Cardamom | 1.00 | Kg |
Alternative Speculaas Recipe
| Item | Description | Recipe Q / ton | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flour | 434.5 | Kg |
| 2 | Corn Starch | 23.2 | Kg |
| 3 | Palm Oil | 261.6 | Kg |
| 4 | Icing Sugar | 145 | Kg |
| 5 | Candy Sugar Syrup | 116.2 | Kg |
| 6 | Salt | 1.5 | Kg |
| 7 | Baking Powder | 6 | Kg |
| 8 | Speculoos Flavour | 6.00 (or Recomm. dose) | Kg |
| 9 | Cinnamon Powder | 6 | Kg |
| 10 | Cardamom | 1 | Kg |
Notes:
1- You can use the ready-made Candy Sugar Syrup or make it yourself.
2- Speculoos Flavour is a mixture of spices, and you can replace the flavor by making your own speculaas spice mix recipe.
3- you can replace palm oil with another vegetable oils like soy bean oil, sunflower oil and canola oil.
Mixing Instructions:
- Mix the palm oil and the sugar
- Add the flavour
- Mix the powders, and add it to the previous blend then add the candy sugar syrup
- Keep in the fridge one hour
- Cook 20 minutes at 150°C on greasy plates
Belgian Candi Sugar Recipe
| Ingredient | Quantity (Kg) |
|---|---|
| Water | 375 |
| Sugar | 625 |
Speculoos Cookies Nutrition Facts
 |
| Source: Amazon.com |
0 Comments