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Nusszopf – German Nut Braid

Nusszopf is a classic German cake with hazelnut filling. It is made out of braided yeast dough and filled with almonds or hazelnuts. It's a wonderful coffee time idea. Ingredients: Dough 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 42g fresh yeast 1 cup lukewarm milk 1 egg 1/3 cup butter at room temperature Filling 2 cups … [Read more...]

German Vocabulary: Weather

In Germany, like in most countries, talking about the weather is always a good topic when there is nothing else to talk about or if you want to break the ice with people you have just met. Here is a list of German words related to weather. … [Read more...]

Karl Friedrich Hieronymus Freiherr von Münchhausen, the Baron of Lies

Karl Friedrich Hieronymus Freiherr von Münchhausen, also known as "the baron of lies" (born May 11, 1720, Bodenwerder, Hanover - died February 22, 1797, Bodenwerder), initially served as a page to Prince Anton Ulrich von Braunschweig, and later as a cornet, lieutenant and cavalry captain with a Russian regiment in two Turkish wars. In 1760 he … [Read more...]

Georg Cantor

Georg Cantor was an outstanding violinist, but an even more outstanding mathematician. He was born on March 3, 1845,  in Saint Petersburg, Russia, where he lived until he was eleven. Thereafter, the family moved to Germany, and Cantor received his remaining education at Darmstradt, Zürich, Berlin and (almost inevitably) Göttingen before marrying … [Read more...]

Rosinenbrot (German Raisin Bread)

Discover the perfect recipe for Rosinenbrot - German Raisin Bread. This delightful bread is filled with juicy raisins, offering a burst of sweetness in every bite. Learn how to make this traditional German treat and savor the aroma and flavor of freshly baked Rosinenbrot. Perfect for breakfast or as a tasty snack, this recipe will leave you craving … [Read more...]

German Verbs with Prepositions

A list of German verbs that are used with prepositions. It's important to know that verbs and prepositions tend to get kind of cozy with one another. Just as in English, there are specific verbs that are always followed by specific prepositions. … [Read more...]

Wieskirche – The Pilgrimage Church

The Wieskirche, or Wies Church, is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in southern Germany. It is situated between Steingaden and Wildsteig on the Romantic Road - or, to be more accurate, slightly off the road on a country lane to the small hamlet of Wies. The Pilgrimage Church of Wies is an oval rococo church, designed in the late … [Read more...]

Carl Friedrich Gauss – The Prince of Mathematics

Carl Friedrich Gauss, original name Johann Friedrich Carl Gauss, (born April 30, 1777, Brunswick - died February 23, 1855, Göttingen, Hanover), German mathematician, generally regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians of all time for his contributions to number theory, geometry, probability theory, geodesy, planetary astronomy, the theory of … [Read more...]

Spritzkuchen – German Crullers

Spritzkuchen are fried pastries topped with powdered sugar or cinnamon or lemon icing. They are made of dense dough similar to that of doughnuts, but they are piped from a pastry bag. Ingredients: Dough: 250 ml milk a pinch of salt 1 tablespoon sugar 50 g butter 200 g flour 4 eggs 1 packet of vanilla sugar 700 ml oil for deep … [Read more...]