The 6th of December is the day of Santa Claus and the Gritibänz in Switzerland. The Gritibänz, the humble bread man, has delighted children and grown-ups alike at 6th of December for generations. Gritibänzen are made with a dough similar to Zopf, but I add grated lemon zest which adds the special flavour which is […]
Zopf recipe
Zopf bread (Zopf)
Zopf (which literally means braid) is probably the most famous Swiss bread. Unlike most other Swiss breads it contains milk and butter, which gives it a lovely soft texture. While the supermarkets sell Zopf all week, it’s traditionally a treat we Swiss only indulge in on Sundays, for breakfast or brunch. It’s best eaten with […]