Scented with honey, cinnamon, ginger, and sweet spices, gingerbread evokes the holidays, the warmth of childhood snacks, and gourmet shop windows. In Paris, gingerbread makes a strong comeback as soon as the first frosts arrive. Long associated with the Christmas season, this moist cake is now more widely available in patisseries andtea rooms, sometimes even all year round.
Traditionally made without eggs or butter, using rye flour, gingerbread is appealing for its dense yet melt-in-the-mouth texture and its warm, enveloping aromas. In the City of Light, some establishments continue to use the classic recipe, while others have revisited it with additions such as orange zest, dried fruit, caramelized hazelnuts, and even a touch of dark chocolate.
Purchased whole to take away, or served in slices for afternoon tea with spiced black tea or hot chocolate, some artisan gingerbreads are made with organic ingredients, or evengluten-free, to suit all diets. Simple, rustic but deeply indulgent, gingerbread is a timeless treat that warms up gray Parisian days!
Lenôtre, the heritage of taste and fine French patisserie
Founded in 1957 by the visionary Gaston Lenôtre, Maison Lenôtre embodies French gastronomic excellence. Patisserie, catering, schools, events and global reach... A living heritage of taste and refinement. [Read more]
And also: Fortwenger, La Petite Alsacienne
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