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Nutritional Values
350kcal
8gProtein
62gCarbs
9gFat
6gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥜 Nuts
Swiss Pear Bread
How to order / say it
Say it
Birnbrot — [BEE-rn-brot]
Order
I'd like the Swiss pear bread, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gerne das Birnbrot, bitte.
Say locally
A fruity bread filled with dried pears and nuts.
Why try it?
This traditional bread is a sweet reflection of Switzerland's rich baking culture, featuring the local sweet pear's essence intertwined with nuts and spices.
How it tastes
Dense and slightly sweet, the bread is enriched by the fruity aroma of dried pears and a nutty crunch, providing bursts of flavor balanced by spices.
Origin & History — first documented: 1820
A winter delicacy since the early 19th century in Lucerne, it was initially crafted to preserve fruits through the colder months, becoming a staple in Swiss households.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🍯 150 g Dried pears
- 🌾 300 g Flour
- 🥜 100 g Walnuts
- 🍯 50 g Honey
- 🧂 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 🫒 150 ml Water
Method
- 1 Soak dried pears in water until soft.
- 2 Mix softened pears with walnuts, honey, and cinnamon.
- 3 Prepare dough with flour and fill with pear mixture.
- 4 Bake until golden brown and serve.
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