In French, we would easily call them colaci —but during a language study trip to Germany, you simply can’t miss their original name, “Hefezopf.” Today, LEC takes a moment to highlight this pastry that you could easily become addicted to!
The most famous German brioche?
The Hefezopfis a brioche of varying sizes, characterized by various designs such as circles, crosses, birds, or—most famously— braids.
Hefezopf or Striezel?
As you’ll discover if you choose to take a language study trip to Germany in the winter, Hefezopf is especially popular during the Period . Although it’s primarily intended for children, it’s not uncommon to see a few adults succumbing to its charms… And while it enjoys a fine reputation throughout the Country, Hefezopf is particularly popular with our friends in Bavaria, as well as in Austria, where it’s more commonly known as Striezel.
Regional variations
The Rhineland, a region in westernGermany, as well as Saxony in the east, also offer their own versions of Hefezopf. Almonds and pearl sugar are common ingredients in the various known variations of this pastry.
Your language study program in Germany with a host family
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