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How to Make Fries Suikerbrood (Frisian Sugar Bread) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fries Suikerbrood, or Frisian Sugar Bread, is a delicious and traditional Dutch pastry that originated in the northern province of Friesland. This sweet, yeasted bread is made with a dough that is enriched with butter and sugar, then generously coated with more sugar before baking. The result is a decadent and sweet bread that is perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea.

While the name might suggest that this bread is only for those with a sweet tooth, it is actually a versatil...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk, lukewarm
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar, divided
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons ginger syrup, divided
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
  • ¾ cup Belgian pearl sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Combine milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast is frothy, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk egg in a small bowl. Place 1 tablespoon in a separate bowl; reserve for glazing.
  • Sift flour into a large bowl; mix in salt. Add yeast mixture, beaten egg, 2 tablespoons ginger syrup, and 1 1/2 tablespoon melted butter. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
  • Grease a large bowl with 1 teaspoon oil. Place dough in the greased bowl. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Grease a 2-pound disposable loaf pan with remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and ginger syrup over the bottom and sides of the pan.
  • Mix pearl sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Roll dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured work surface. Sprinkle 1/2 of the pearl sugar mixture on top; knead until evenly incorporated. Roll out again and add remaining pearl sugar mixture; knead until evenly incorporated.
  • Shape dough into a loaf; place seam-side down in the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush top of loaf with reserved beaten egg.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly in the pan before slicing, about 10 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    338 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 344mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 131mg

    Categories

    Sweet bread recipes
    Dutch recipes