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Reinvent The Classic

Quieter moments in your bakery? Time to boost your business with a reinvented classic! The Swissle is your answer to keep your assortment relevant throughout the year.

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Reinvent The Classic

In the skilled hands of a professional baker, even the most traditional creations can be transformed into something extraordinary. For more than a hundred years, Debic has supported these creative hands with products that deliver consistent excellence. Now, we invite you to join us in reinventing a timeless classic.

Reinvent The Classic takes everything you love about the traditional Swiss roll and elevates it for today’s customers. More than just a recipe, it is a versatile concept that transforms a familiar favourite into a product ready for your own creative twist. Showcase your signature style while unlocking new menu possibilities that go beyond festive seasons.

Why rely on festive-only demand when you can reinvent the classic?

With batch preparation options and a two-day shelf life, this approach balances practicality with strong visual appeal. It helps keep your operations running consistently while meeting the evolving tastes of today’s consumers.

Reinvent the timeless classics and let Debic support your creativity every step of the way.

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The New Classics

Simplicity is the key to Reinvent The Classic. Using techniques you already master, it combines a light biscuit with whipped cream fillings that can be adapted to any theme, season or occasion. From everyday favourites to premium creations for special moments, it opens up endless possibilities to showcase your craftsmanship.

The perfect foundation

Exceptional creations begin with a perfectly prepared biscuit. In this brochure, we present five fundamental recipes to help you build the ideal base, each offering different textures and flavour profiles while maintaining the flexibility needed for flawless rolling. From the traditional roulade sponge to the ultra-soft Japonais variation, you’ll find the recipes and preparation methods on pages 8-13.

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All seasons

Every occasion, every customer

Year round eye candy that drives sales.

Stays fresh

Two-day shelf life

Efficient prep, smart timing.

Easy preparation

Easily prepare batches

For efficient time management.

Chef Otto Tay pipes whipped cream onto a mango sticky roll Swissle.

Flexible formats

Transform timeless classics into modern creations with multiple product variations:

Go beyond. Big or small, easy to portion for any occasion
Individual portions, perfect for your display case and daily sales
Entremets (layered celebration cakes) and larger formats for special orders and events
Seasonal specials, limited-time offerings that encourage repeat customers

See Otto Tay's recipe for mango sticky rolls

Lemon leaf matcha Swissles by Frank Haasnoot.

Finishes that sell

While other bakeries slow down during quieter periods, yours keeps thriving with the Reinvent The Classic concept. From classic elegance to contemporary trends, these eye-catching finishes appeal to a wide range of customer preferences.

Classic simplicity with a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant, traditional look
Visual impact with upright or angled cuts that showcase the signature spiral pattern
Creative signature with whipped cream, fresh fruit and chocolate decorations
Social sensation, gold finishes or matcha accents that stand out online and in-store
Celebration options, larger formats perfect for special occasions and gatherings

See Frank Haasnoot's recipe for lemon leaf matcha rolls

The perfect foundation for your creations

Debic technical products

Reinventing the classics requires both skill and the right ingredients. Debic’s range of specialized technical butters and creams ensures professional bakers achieve consistent excellence in every aspect of their creations.

Debic Stand & Overrun

The reliable foundation for every filling. Its exceptional stability ensures your rolled creations maintain perfect definition for up to two days. The consistent structure and firmness are ideal for both everyday production and refined finishes. The cream stays where it belongs and prevents soaking into the light biscuit base.

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Debic Cake Butter

Specially formulated for the choux-based Japonais biscuit, providing stability during the heating phase while ensuring the final sponge remains ultra-soft and pliable - perfect for creating Swissles with distinctive Asian-inspired character.

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Debic Crème Butter

Essential for creating exceptional biscuit bases. Its balanced flavour profile enhances almond and cocoa notes while maintaining perfect structure through the baking process. Used in precise amounts, it contributes to the ideal rolling texture that distinguishes premium Swissles.

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An easy path to success

Create, freeze, finish, profit

Reinvent The Classic concept requires minimal changes to your current operations. It fits seamlessly into existing production workflows while offering clear business advantages. Using skills you already have, you can create products with broad customer appeal while keeping costs manageable.

Practical advantages

Familiar flavours presented in an appealing rolled format help attract customers across different demographics. Using ingredients you already stock, keeps investment low, while the concept’s adaptability lets you work with your existing recipes and signature combinations. Most importantly, the Reinvent The Classic’s shelf-life of up to two days means less waste and more flexibility in your production planning.

A baker rolls a Swissle biscuit. — Rolling a swizzle.

Professional tips & tricks

A silicone baking mat (60 x 40 cm) offers valuable benefits for each recipe. Its non-stick surface eliminates the need for baking paper, ensuring you delicate sponge releases perfectly after baking.

Don't overbake the sponge - this makes it crack when rolled.
Use warm cake to pre-roll: it's more flexible and less likely to split.
Sprinkle castor sugar over the freshly baked sponge biscuit and cover with a slightly moistened towel.
Tighten the roll with the baking paper, using a straight edge or ruler to create the perfect cylindrical shape.
Allow the rolled sponge to cool completely before filling for best structural integrity.
Consider adding flavour enhancers like vanilla, citrus zest or spices to complement your chosen fillings.

Perfect timing and planning

Schedule your production during quieter moments in your operation. Preparing batches in advance and freezing them until needed helps maximise efficiency without compromising quality. This approach turns downtime into productive preparation for busier periods.

Spotlight your creations

Give your creations the attention they deserve with a dedicated display in your shop. Feature different variations at key service points to drive customer engagement. Consider a “Reinvent The Classic of the Week” promotion to encourage repeat visits and spark social media interest.

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Year-round relevance

One of the greatest strengths is its year-round versatility. Adapt your offerings with different flavours and ingredients, from fresh fruit to richer indulgent options. This flexibility helps maintain customer interest throughout the year while allowing you to work with ingredients at their best quality and value.

Piping whipped cream onto a lemon leaf matcha Swissle.

Did you know?

Reinvent The Classic draws inspiration from classic pastry traditions, refined through professional techniques and modern practices. These foundations ensure a reliable approach that balances craftsmanship with practicality in today’s kitchens.