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Speculoos (Dutch: ''Speculaas'' (:speːkyˈlaːs), French: ''spéculoos'', German: ''Spekulatius'') is a type of spiced shortcrust biscuit, traditionally baked for consumption on or just before St Nicholas' feast in the Netherlands (December 5), Belgium (December 6),〔(Discover the Belgian Speculoos Cookie )〕 and around Christmas in the western and southern parts of Germany. Speculoos are thin, very crunchy, slightly browned and, most significantly, have some image or figure (often from the traditional stories about St. Nicholas) stamped on the front side before baking; the back is flat. Speculoos dough does not rise much. Dutch and Belgian versions are baked with light brown (beet) sugar and baking powder. German ドイツ語:Spekulatius uses baker's ammonia as leavening agent. Spices used in speculoos are cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cardamom and white pepper. Traditionally, ''speculaas'' were made from rye and the name ''speculoos'' was coined for Belgian wheat flour cookies with hardly any spices. Nowadays most Speculoos versions are made from white (wheat) flour, brown sugar, butter and spices. Some varieties use some almond flour and have slivered almonds embedded in the bottom. Some Belgian varieties use less or no spice. To make the dough, butter, sugar and spices are combined. The flour and leavening agent are mixed separately and then added. Bakers carefully ensure the dough doesn't heat too quickly. The dough is stored in a cool place overnight to give the spices time to permeate the dough and add extra flavor. ==Name== There are several interpretations for the origins of the name ''Speculoos''. It may derive from Latin ''speculum'', which means ''mirror'', and refer to the fact that the images are cut as a mirrored bas-relief into a wooden stamp which is then used to decorate the Speculoos. Another explanation of the name refers to the Latin word ''speculator'' which, among other meanings, could also refer to a bishop or St Nicholas' epithet "he who sees everything". ''Specerij'', the Dutch word for ''spice'', is another possible origin. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Speculoos」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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