What is Leipziger Lerche?

Leipziger Lerche is a sweet German pastry full of nuts and strawberry jam, which is one of the delicacies for which Leipzig is known in Saxony, Germany. lerche is in fact German for "Lark", from which the cakes were originally made before the hunting of birds was banned. Sweet pastries usually have pastries on the lid. It was so sought that the Lark population was in danger that King Saxony completely banned pastries. At this point, some bakers decided to come up with the sweet equivalent and Leipziger Lerche, as is now known, was created. The filling is made of almonds and other nuts that are common and mixed with egg, sugar, butter and rum. Again, variations were developed on the recipe and differ from chef to chef. In the center there is a spoonful of jam or cherry before filling the pastry with a cup of walnut mixture. This represents the heart of Lark.

The last step before baking is the placement of pastry on top noPart of bread lids. The name Leipziger Lerche has been protected by Saxonian Bakery Guild since 2004. Many bakeries in Leipzig still follow the traditional recipe of this sweet delicacy.

Germany is known for its delicious bread range. One of the most famous is Stollen , which is produced during Christmas. It is usually in the shape of a loaf and contains nuts, candied and dried fruit. The cake is then sprinkled with icing sugar.

Another lighter but richer German delicacy is a cake Black Forest, which is laminated Chocolate Cort with cream and cherries. The cake can be soaked in alcohol, such as cherry liqueur. In German, it is known as Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte and is decorated with whipped cream, cherry and chocolate shavings.

Leipzig visitors still flock to local bakeries, thanks to which Leipziger Lerche not only experiences taste but also tradition. Locals and tourists sitting on a sidewalk with coffee and Leipziger Lerche can watch the world. Many feel that sweet treatment overcomes itsOriginal fleshy taste.