Welcome to the coffee corner of My German Table!

As you might know, Germans love to have a cup of coffee in the afternoon. For Germans, the coffee and cake culture is an open space to discuss and reflect on life and society. Here you can find anything but recipes. Please feel free to browse through my collection of historical, cultural, economic, and political articles.

My latest non-recipe articles

What is salt-stressed baker’s yeast and why is it used in breadmaking?

April 11, 2021

What is autolysis in breadmaking and is it worth the extra effort?

April 4, 2021

What is emmer wheat and how to bake bread with it?

March 21, 2021

Why does bread have holes in it? (it’s not the yeast)

March 14, 2021

What is spelt flour and what is it used for?

March 7, 2021

What is strong flour? An in-depth discussion

February 28, 2021

Baking Technology and Bread Recipes

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Spelt and Emmer Breadsticks (‘Dinkel-Emmer Seelen’)

TimApril 18, 2021

These spelt and emmer breadsticks are incredibly aromatic and crispy. I can hardly think of any bread roll better suited for Sunday brunch. I love to enjoy these breadsticks when they’re still a little warm. Spelt and emmer flour are a very common pairing because emmer flour, by itself, is […]

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Discover the history of food

Pharaoh’s Bread – a flatbread made from emmer wheat

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What is strong flour? An in-depth discussion

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Let’s talk about pepper – Part 5: Pepper is more than just Piper nigrum

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Let’s talk about pepper – Part 3: Indonesia and Malaysia

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Let’s talk about pepper – Part 2: India

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