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Banket (bahn-KET) banketstaaf (About this sound pronunciation ) or letterbanket is a sweet pastry that originated in the Netherlands. It is popular during Christmas season to celebrate Sinterklaas especially on Saint Nicholas’ eve December 5. Also known as almond patties in the mid-west United States.Banket is made by rolling pastry dough around an almond paste filling and then baking it. The rolled log is then cut into short lengths for serving hot or cold.