What is the skull?
The skull is a German biscuit that resembles a soft gingerbread. Traditionally, it is a ChristMastime treatment, with Frankon monks attributed to the invention of the German version of this sweet and spicy delicacy. There are many styles, but one of the most famous is the type that is produced in Germany Nuremburg, has a wafer under it and is covered in dark chocolate. Biscuits are also used to make decorated heart biscuits and witch houses found in the German markets. They are produced in factories and small bakeries and are protected by a geographical indication. Having this designation means that it is the only type that can be described as "Nuremburg skull". In addition, only members of the guild within the Nuremburg urban limits can be produced.
There are other types of skulls. Brown skull has no lieutenant underneath and is not covered with any chocolate or other substance. Some recipes contain nuts and raisins. Others are full of jams and jelly. Many have been made in the recipe over the yearsAdjustment, but a recipe used by the German guild is maintained by a strict secret.
The main ingredients of the skull are spices, flour, eggs and some kind of sweetener. When baking the product first began, sugar was much more expensive and much harder to find. As a result, honey was used as a substitute sweetener. Different types of nuts such as hazelnuts, almonds and walnuts can be used. Some of the spices used are cinnamon, ginger, cloves and cardamom.
Many German markets contain different items made with skulls. The witch houses that are modeled after the Story Hansel and Gretel are made with it. Also heavier versina biscuits are baked, usually in the shape of heart, and is decorated with icing, then given as a gift. Horses are also in the shape of a dough and decorated with icing, similar to gingerbread.
It is possible to order skulls over the Internet and in some bakeries around the world. During ChristMastime it is easier to find because they are traditional German Christmas delicacies. Many people even create their own, using the recipes they have found on the Internet or those that have been handed over to their family.