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FranzbrötchenHamburg's crunchy hometown pastryFrom: Hamburg, Germany
One of Hamburg's culinary
treats is the Franzbrötchen,
a sweet roll made with Hamburg's version of Danish pastry dough.
According to legend, Napoleon's troops introduced croissants
to Hamburg during the French occupation of the city from 1806 to 1814. The local
bakers and their German customers preferred a sweeter product, so the bakers
doused their heavier version of croissant dough with a mixture of butter and
sugar, added cinnamon (and occasionally raisins), and let the ersatz croissants
carmelize in the oven.
Nearly 200 years later, the rolls which became known as
Franzbrötchen are still a staple of
Hamburg bakeries, although they're virtually unknown in other parts of Germany.
Be sure to try at least one during your visit to Hamburg--preferably on an empty
stomach, and with a cup of coffee close at hand.
The Franzbrötchen Site
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