ROD RECIPES 12/6/2006 St. Nicholas Day Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) Cake
St Nicholas was a Christian priest, born in 280 AD, in Turkey. He was a
wealthy man and traveled the country helping people, giving gifts of money and
presents. His gifts were given late at night so his identity would remain
secret. He was eventually named the patron saint of children.
The name Santa Claus was derived from the Dutch "Sinter Klass"
pronunciation of St Nicholas. Early Dutch settlers in New York brought their
traditions of St Nicholas. As children from other countries tried to pronounce
Sinter Klass, this soon became Santa Klass, which was settled as Santa Claus
Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) Cake
1 lb butter
1 lb light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup water
4 cups flour
1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/2 lb blanched almonds (dry thoroughly and brown in 1 tbsp butter,
stirring constantly, then drain)
Cream butter and sugar, add soda dissolved in the water.
Sift all dry ingredients together.
Then mix with creamy mixture to make a soft dough.
Place on floured board, knead in almonds and roll out to about 1/4"
thick.
Place into brownie pan and bake about 30 minutes or until done.
Cut into squares before it has completely cooled.
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