Baker

For some it is a staple food - for others it is the ultimate pleasure: bread. It is so important worldwide that there is a day of honor for it.

Probably the best-known pastry in Germany is also the bakers' guild symbol. In the twinkling of an eye, professionals turn a yeast dough crust into an artful intertwining - the pretzel.

Still popular, but not available everywhere, is the Ostbrötchen, which dates back to GDR times. Consistency and taste of this pastry still has many friends and fans. Addresses and recipes.

Join in: What's your favorite bakery? Where is traditional baking still practiced? - Friends and connoisseurs of genuine baking tradition are increasingly faced with the question: Where can I find a good baker? Where can you find the best sourdough bread and the most delicious rolls?

Pumpernickel is a hearty, durable bread made from rye meal with a long rising time. Invented in Westphalia, the bread is now available everywhere. However, it is worthwhile to fall back on the quality of the Westphalian quality bakeries in terms of taste.