Where to get the best German-style “Weihnachtsstollen” and Lebkuchen?
Depending on where you live, there are various places where to get authentic German-style “Holiday Stollen”.
In West Virginia, the Shepherdstown Sweet Shop Bakery which is housed in a 200-year-old building in the heart of Shepherdstown, the oldest town in West Virginia, you’ll find one of the best of its kind.
Originally named Mecklenberg, the town was established in 1762 by Thomas Shepherd, a miller, who laid out the town on the banks of the Potomac River and settled it with a variety of businesses and artisans, creating a thriving community.
In 1982 Howard Butcher established the bakery and began its tradition of baking Old World style breads and desserts. Today they continue providing their customers with delicious, nutritious whole grain breads, fine cakes and pastries, and, of course, their famous “Holiday Stollen”.
Should you be in the area, make sure to stop for the experience of Old World hospitality and charm. You can also order online at www.wvbakery.com
Other excellent sources to get German-style Christmas cookies, cakes and chocolates are www.mostlychocolate.com , www.aumarche.com, www.germangrocery.com, and www.germandeli.com The all offer online ordering and pretty Old World style gift ideas.
The best Christmas baking can be found at my house. My wife’s father was a master baker in Germany and we have most of his recipes.
The best Christmas baking can be found at my house. My wife’s father was a master baker in Germany and we have most of his recipes.