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Tag: Martinsbrezel

Brezel - Pretzel Food and Drink

The Twisted History of the Pretzel – Part 4: Sweet Pretzels

April 25, 2021

Most people think of a Laugenbrezel when thinking about pretzels. But Germany has many sweet pretzels, baked for different occasions and in different parts of Germany. Let’s take a look.

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martinsbrezel stutenkerl weckmann brezel backen baking Brezel - Pretzel Food and Drink Holidays and Customs

Baking Martinsbrezel and Stutenkerle

November 10, 2020 1 Comment

Here are two recipes: one for Martins- or Zuckerbrezeln, and one for Stutenkerle or Weckmänner. They are German recipes that I translated into English with American measurements. Links to the original are in the post.

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Lanterns, Laternen Food and Drink Holidays and Customs

Lanterns, Singing, and Sweet Bread Men

November 9, 2020 2 Comments

In the fall, children all over Germany take part in lantern parades, they sing songs, and in some regions they receive a sweet dough man. Especially in the West, this happens on St. Martin’s Day which is November 11th.

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