RUS x Laszlo Badet
Laszlo Badet, a self-taught chef, model, and couturier brings together her unique artistic lens and her love for warm, meaningful rituals. Sharing a moment of warmth and creativity through her beautifully styled imagery and a special biscuit recipe close to her heart.
Saint Nicolas biscuits cooked by Laszlo x RUS
December 6th is a special day in Laszlo Badet's native Switzerland: Saint Nicholas Day.
"This day is often marked by a family stroll to the village square, where we meet « Saint Nicolas », patiently waiting for us alongside the stern « Père Fouettard ». The former, dressed in red velvet, carries a basket filled with small pouches containing chocolate coins, clementines, peanuts, and, of course, the iconic Saint Nicolas biscuit figure."
Laszlo captured by her partner Léonard in the TENDA shirt and the CORTINA skirt.
Sunlit details of the CORTINA skirt
A delicious Saint Nicholas biscuit.
“These memories and my love for this tradition naturally inspired me, upon seeing this fabulous red ensemble Tenda shirt and Cortina skirt, to create Saint Nicolas biscuit figures for my friends.”
Spiced Saint-Nicolas Biscuits Recipe
Ingredients
For the biscuits:
(for about 10 large biscuits)
250 g of flour (1/3 buckwheat or chestnut flour and 2/3 classic white flour)
125 g salted butter (room temperature)
100 g brown sugar
1 organic egg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 pinch of fleur de sel
For the glaze:
100 g powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons water or lemon juice
Small Saint-Nicolas papers or tags
Preparation
Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix the butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add the egg and mix well.
Add the dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and salt. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the butter-sugar mixture until a smooth dough forms.
Rest the dough: Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Shape the biscuits: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 5 mm thick. Cut out shapes using a knife to match the Saint-Nicolas papers or tags you’ll place on the biscuits later.
Bake the biscuits: Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are slightly golden. Let the biscuits cool completely before glazing.
Prepare the glaze: In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar with the water or lemon juice, one tablespoon at a time, until the glaze is smooth but not too runny.
Glaze and decorate: Dip the pretty side of each cooled biscuit into the glaze mixture. Turn them over and let them dry slightly. Immediately place the Saint-Nicolas paper or tag on top of the glazed side of the biscuit. Allow the glaze to set at room temperature.
Recipe by Cantine Laszlo
Saint Nicolas biscuits cooked by Laszlo on a sunny Sunday
Laszlo’s portrait with her pieces for this special collaboration.
Where's home for you?
Where I live in Paris with my partner.
What first sparked your passion for cooking?
I grew up in a large family. Cooking was an essential part of our day. I was lucky to have a mom at home and a dad who was a painter, both very hands-on. She was really inventive and did everything with us. So when I grew up, it was just completely natural to follow how I was raised.
How do storytelling and cultural traditions influence your approach to food?
It is completely natural for culinary traditions to come back to me simply based on the time of year or the seasons. I don’t force it; it’s just the emotions I feel that bring them back to me.
Do you have any ritual that can transform your mood in an instant?
Lighting a candle, burning incense that reminds me of our trip to Japan. Opening the windows and feeling the Paris breeze, walking barefoot on the terrace… nothing too extravagant, just simple things within reach!
How would you describe RUS universe in three words?
Refined, sisterhood, and timeless.
Is there an object or piece of clothing that holds deep emotional significance for you? What makes it so special?
Of course, the first Chanel suit I sewed for myself. Clothes I gifted to loved ones when I was just starting out with sewing. They represent hours and hours of work.
Details of the TENDA shirt by Laszlo
