The Lier Vlaaike is a spicy pastry made with candy syrup and four spices.
It goes back more than 300 years and is one of the oldest regional pastries from the province of Antwerp. It is a local speciality with huge regional appeal.
In 1999 the Order of Lier Vlaaike was founded, to oversee the quality of the product.
The Lier bakers, the members of the Order, are proud of the Flemish recognition as a regional product in 2007 and the European recognition in 2013.
Make your own Lierse Vlaaikes! |
for 20 to 25 vlaaikes |
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DOUGH 100 g water FILLING 400 g milk |
Mix water, butter and flour for 7 minutes. Then roll the dough until it is 3 mm thick. Press the dough into a baking tray with round shapes 5.5 cm in diameter. Let the dough rest for 1-2 hours to thicken. Mix all the ingredients for the filling. Fill the moulds with a piping bag up to the top edge. Bake for 45 minutes in a preheated oven at 180 degrees. During baking, the filling will come to just above the edge. When you can no longer push in the vlaaikes with your finger, they are ready. |
Van Ouytsel has been roasting coffee in the traditional way for generations. Two of their blends are recognised as regional products.
