Magenbrot or Alpenkräuter-Brot is a Swiss biscuit, made of a spiced yeast dough that is cut into small lozenges and baked. It is typically seasoned with cacao, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg,

Name origins

From Magenbrot, German "stomach bread", for its reputed digestion-improving properties, or Alpenkräuter-Brot German "Alpine herbs bread".

Categories: Christmas Pastry
Characteristic of: German cuisine Swiss cuisine
Also known as:
German: HonigkuchenGewürzkuchenKräuterbrotAlpenkräuter-Brot
Wikidata ID: Q1798180
Wikipedia title: Magenbrot
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