Spritz

The origin of the Spritzbredele: an iconic Alsace biscuit

Spritzbredele (or Spritzbredle) is a traditional Alsace biscuit that is part of the Bredele family, which are all little biscuits made for the festive period in Alsace. Literally meaning "little piped biscuit" (from the German spritzen), its name comes from the pastry that is "pushed" through a piping nozzle to give it its characteristic fluted shape. Easy to store, easy to personalise, delicious and full of buttery flavours, the Spritz has become a staple for end-of-year celebrations in Alsace families, where everyone has their own recipe…

Our Spritz range

Based in the heart of Alsace, the Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie is committed to bringing the region's traditional recipes to life. That's why we've taken this biscuiterie classic and put our own twist on it, creating several different versions. A proud addition to our range of Bredele butter biscuits, our Spritz are available all year round!

Classic Spritz

Sometimes, the simplest recipes are the best. By revisiting the recipe for the classic Spritz, which is made essentially from butter, flour, sugar and eggs, to which we add almonds and vanilla, our Maison guarantees that the simplest pleasures deliver authentic moments at their most delicious…

Chocolate Spritz

By coating the Spritz in a thin layer of dark chocolate, our pâtissiers have transformed this adored biscuit classic into an even more delicious creation. Initially, you’ll notice a resemblance to the biscuit’s very close cousin - the Viennese butter biscuit - and you'll be faced with an age-old dilemma when you bite into it: which side do you eat first your Chocolate Spritz? Will you go for the melt-in-the-mouth side of the all-butter biscuit or will it be the satisfying snap of the side coated in high-quality dark chocolate?

How do our pâtissiers make this little biscuit?

An emblematic figure among traditional Alsace biscuits, it was only natural for our Maison to put its own twist on the Spritz recipe to create our own, unique take on it.

It all starts with a buttery biscuit dough, to which we add almonds and an expertly dosed touch of vanilla. A fluted piping nozzle to create their iconic shape before they are slowly baked in the oven until they have a melt-in-the-mouth, crumbly texture, and have reached just the right shade of golden brown.

For the chocolate version, an intense dark chocolate is delicately poured over the Spritz to cover one half, adding a decadent and elegant touch to this great classic.

Why choose a Spritz from the Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie?

The Spritz is a little biscuit that is very well-loved amongst Bredele fans. That's why so you’ll find them sold by countless artisans and other producers, from store shelves to Christmas market cabins. So, why choose our Maison’s Spritzes over the rest?

We could mention the fact that we make our ingredient selection is a rigorous process, ensuring that only the highest quality of ingredients go into our recipes, then there’s the fact that we have honed every last detail of the production process to perfection, guaranteeing excellent products, every time. Lastly, our pâtissiers have expertly mastered the techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation, perpetuating the undeniable prowess of the Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie.

These high standards guarantee respect for our region’s age-old traditions and ensure that our Spritz consistently deliver exceptional quality.

How to serve your Spritz tasting

There are countless occasions to enjoy a Spritz, but let us tell you about our favourite.

As winter sets in, bringing with it the inevitable cold temperatures and grey dreariness, there’s only one thing for it: to settle in and get cosied up at home. Curl up next to a fireplace or snuggle up with a warm blanket and let the pages of a good book carry you away. It’s in the special, understated moments like this that our little biscuit perfectly finds its place, as a welcome touch of sweetness…

Of course, our Spritz can be enjoyed all year round, from winter to summer, alone or with loved ones, served with or without tea, hot chocolate or coffee…

Order your Spritz online, all year round!

You can enjoy this little biscuit all year round thanks to our online shop! Order it whenever you want, with delivery to wherever you want: home, your holiday spot or the office - we deliver everywhere across France and Europe!