Brandy snaps facts for kids
Packaged brandy snaps
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| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
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| Main ingredients | golden syrup, flour, ginger, cream, sugar, butter |
| Variations | Brandy baskets |
Brandy snaps are a yummy, crispy, and sweet snack. They are very popular in places like the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. These treats are usually shaped like small, hollow tubes, about 10 centimeters long. People often fill them with fluffy whipped cream, making them an extra special dessert!
These tasty tubes are made from a mix of ingredients. These include golden syrup, flour, ginger, sugar, and butter. When they are baked, they start as flat, round discs. While they are still warm and soft, they are quickly rolled into their famous tube shape. Even though they are called "brandy snaps," they do not actually have any brandy alcohol in them! The "brandy" part of the name might come from an old word meaning "burnt" or "branded." This could be because of how they look when cooked.
A Look Back in Time
Brandy snaps have been around for a very long time! They date back to the Middle Ages. An old explanation from the 1800s said that the name "brandy snap" probably came from the word "brand." This word means "burnt," not because of the alcohol.
Today, "Brandy Snap" is a popular sweet treat. You can find it sold at the Annual Hull Fair every October. This famous fair is held in Hull, England. The brandy snaps sold there have traditionally been made by a company called Wright and Co. They make them in Brighouse, West Yorkshire.
