Breakfast: Beschuit met Muisjes (Pronounced: /bəˈsxœyt mɛt ˈmœyʃəs/) – Dutch Rusks with Aniseed Sprinkles

Munch Classes introduces Beschuit met Muisjes—a crisp, celebratory breakfast that blends tradition, taste, and tenderness. This Dutch rusk topped with butter and sugared aniseeds is more than a meal—it’s a birth announcement on a plate.

Soft butter meets dry, airy beschuit (a round rusk), while pastel muisjes (“little mice”)—crunchy aniseed coated in pink, blue, or white sugar—crown each bite with sweetness and a subtle licorice pop.

Munch Classes teaches learners how to gently spread without cracking the delicate rusk, layer toppings evenly, and serve with Dutch-style elegance.

We finish with culturally inspired twists—fresh fruit, nut butters, or plant-based alternatives—for a signature flourish that honors Dutch custom while inviting playful innovation.

🏺 Cultural History + Proverb
Munch Classes uncovers the rich history of Beschuit met Muisjes, a breakfast treat served when celebrating a baby’s birth in the Netherlands.

Pink for girls, blue for boys, this tradition dates back to the 17th century and has become a rite of passage shared with visitors, neighbors, and family. The term “muisjes” (little mice) refers to the tiny sugar balls’ tail-like sprout from the anise seed.

Munch Classes shares this fitting Dutch proverb:
“Wie wat bewaart, die heeft wat.” – “He who saves, has something.”
A nod to the cherished traditions passed down across generations—each rusk a memory saved and shared.