Yesterday, 6 December, was Nikolaus. I am not sure how many countries actually celebrate Nikolaus, but in Germany when we were kids it was a big deal. I almost liked it more than Christmas. The night before we would bake these breadmen (Stutenkerle) and would be allowed to decorate them ourselves. We could even choose what to make (boy or girl).
Then we would put out special plates (some people put out boots) onto the windowsill so the Nikolaus could leave us presents and candy.
The next morning the plates would have our Stutenkerl on it, plus some clementines, nuts and some chocolates. We all got a little present, usually a book or a tape. We would be lighting candles and then all have breakfast together. And since it was winter and still dark outside it was always such a nice and calm atmosphere. Yes then we had to go to school. But the Nikolaus days that happened to be on a weekend became even more special then. And we would all go out for walks and do things as a family.
So on Monday I slaved away in my kitchen to produce these:
Then we would put out special plates (some people put out boots) onto the windowsill so the Nikolaus could leave us presents and candy.
The next morning the plates would have our Stutenkerl on it, plus some clementines, nuts and some chocolates. We all got a little present, usually a book or a tape. We would be lighting candles and then all have breakfast together. And since it was winter and still dark outside it was always such a nice and calm atmosphere. Yes then we had to go to school. But the Nikolaus days that happened to be on a weekend became even more special then. And we would all go out for walks and do things as a family.
So on Monday I slaved away in my kitchen to produce these:
Big Stutenkerl for work.
Got a new brush on the weekend. I love how it's silicone and sooo easy to clean.
Little one for the bf.
And this one is for me.
Size comparison. The big one looks small, but it was much bigger than the others!
So yay me. Now I finally feel in the right mood for Christmas! Gonna order my bf Christmas presents on the weekend and then I am all done! Hurray! Oh and maybe I will get some decorations. This house is a bit blank at the moment.
So happy belated Nikolaus everyone!
So happy belated Nikolaus everyone!
Ohhh..nice. Is it like a Gingerbread man or more a biscuit-thing? Somewhere deep in my memory I remember doing something like this but can't have been the same as I'd never heard of Stutenkerl before. :)
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It's a yeast-based dough, so I guess it's more like a thick pizza crust, but a bit sweet. If that makes any sense. Tastes amazing with honey or Nutella!
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