Ritual
Maison Dandoy, official supplier to Saint Nicholas since 1829
Since 1829, Maison Dandoy has been the official supplier to Saint Nicholas. In our Brussels workshops, our artisans perpetuate an ancestral ritual: hand-crafting each Speculoos that brings the great Saint to life. An artisanal know-how passed down through generations, where every gesture matters to create the magic of Saint Nicholas Day.
The secret of our Speculoos: an unchanged artisanal ritual
I. Preparation: it all starts with precision
The secret of our Speculoos? An artisanal ritual passed down through generations. In our workshop, everything begins with weighing to the nearest gram. Flour, butter, spices: each ingredient is measured with the precision of a goldsmith. The dough literally comes to life in our hands, the result of a skillful blend where golden brown sugar meets the House's secret spices.
II. Shaping: when Saint Nicholas takes form
Then comes the magical shaping stage. We roll, flatten, and gently tap. The dough enters the carved wooden mold and Saint Nicholas takes shape under our artisans' expert fingers. These molds, some centuries old, carry the House's history and give each Speculoos its characteristic details.
III. Baking: revealing the aromas
Off to the oven, where the final transformation takes place. The spices awaken, the biscuit gradually colors, and soon the workshop fills with that unmistakable scent: cinnamon, butter, and that touch of nostalgia that makes Saint Nicholas Day so special. Our master artisans watch over each batch, because the eye and experience remain irreplaceable.
195 years of artisanal tradition
Being official supplier to Saint Nicholas since 1829 means carrying a responsibility: preserving unique know-how. In our Brussels workshop, each Speculoos is shaped using the same techniques our ancestors used. Machines help us, but it's the artisans who truly work, taste, and adjust so that each biscuit is as good as the last.
The magic continues: from workshop to your table
Every year, from autumn onwards, our workshop runs at full capacity. Our Speculoos prepare to don their finest attire: Saint Nicholas, his donkey, and the entire Speculoos family. Behind every child's smile on December 6th, there are months of preparation, gestures repeated with love, and the pride of perpetuating a tradition that spans generations.
Maison Dandoy, official supplier to Saint Nicholas since 1829, continues to hand-craft each Speculoos respecting artisanal tradition. An unchanged ritual that makes every December 6th a magical and authentic moment.
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