Traditional Dutch Letter (Banketbakkerstaaf)

Traditionele Roomboter Banketletter / Banketbakkerstaaf

$10.00Yields 6 to 8 generous slices

A cherished Dutch bakery tradition brought straight from our home kitchen to Southwest Florida. Known in the Netherlands as Banketbakkerstaaf, Banketletter, or Amandelstaaf, this classic almond-filled puff pastry is crafted completely from scratch. We make our own almond paste (amandelspijs) the authentic traditional way—letting the finely ground almonds, pure sugar, and fresh citrus zest rest in the refrigerator for several days so the rich almond flavor deeply develops. We then laminate our own flaky puff pastry with rich European butter to create whisper-thin, golden layers surrounding a generous, fragrant almond filling. Baked to golden flakiness and topped with sparkling coarse crystal sugar for a delightful, crisp crunch in every bite.

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Allergens & Dietary:

CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, EGGS, TREE NUTS (ALMONDS). MADE IN A HOME KITCHEN HANDLING PEANUTS, SOY.

VegetarianContains DairyContains Nuts

Slow-aged almond paste & homemade European butter laminated puff pastry

Authentic Dutch Heritage Recipe

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Serving & Re-Crisping Ritual

To revive that straight-from-the-oven flaky butter warmth:

Store at cool room temperature in an airtight bakery box or container for up to 5 days.
No refrigeration required! Room temperature keeps the laminated butter crust crisp and flaky and the almond paste soft and moist.
To warm: place on a parchment-lined baking sheet in an oven or toaster oven preheated to 325°F (165°C) for 6–8 minutes until the European butter crust crackles.
Slice diagonally into 1-inch pieces with a serrated knife and enjoy with hot Dutch coffee or afternoon tea.

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