Welcome to the baking section of my website! Here you can find all of my posts related to bread and other baked goods like strudel, flammkuchen, and cakes. In the top section, you can find posts about the theory and technology of baked goods along with some posts discussing the cultural significance and history of bread in Germany. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you can find all of my baking recipes. These range from sweet goods like doughnuts and apple strudel to rustic bread like spelt bread and Swabian specialties like pretzels. My blog focuses mainly on savory baked goods. A lot of blogs on German food already feature a ton of traditional cake recipes but the baked goods you might find in a German bakery are only rarely featured on them. I want to fill in that gap because, for me, it is much more fun to bake savory goods.
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Noodles with Caramelized Cabbage (‘Krautnudeln’)
Noodles with caramelized cabbage is a traditional dish that is popular all around Southern Germany. The secret lies in the deep caramelized flavor of the cabbage. Notice how brown it is. That is not because I added dark vinegar or red wine. That’s the caramelization from frying the cabbage. Caramelized […]
The shocking truth about public health in Germany and North America
Every year the Bloomberg Global Health Index ranks the countries of this world in regard to the health of the overall population. There are several factors that make up the final score of a country, for example: Health risks (eg. smoking, obesity, high blood pressure) Availability of clean water Life […]
Liver spätzle with apples and onions (‘Gebratene Leberspätzle’)
Last Updated on 7 years ago by Tim Out of all the different spätzle varieties, liver spätzle are my absolute favorite. There’s something about their savoriness that makes them irresistible. Liver spätzle are commonly served in two different ways: Inside a savory beef broth or sweated in butter together with […]
Asparagus Quiche (‘Spargel-Quiche’)
Last Updated on 6 years ago by Tim There are few dishes more satisfying than a quiche. I love the textural contrast between the crispy crust and silky custard. Without the shortcrust pastry, quiche would just be a boring custard. For me, quiche is one of those dishes which are […]
Homemade Beef broth (‘Fleischbrühe’)
Last Updated on 7 years ago by Tim The first broth that I introduced you to on my blog was chicken broth. It’s a light and delicate broth that goes well with almost anything. Chicken broth is basically the soy sauce of German cuisine. An all-purpose seasoning. Today, I’m going […]
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