Delicious cult: Peter's cake enchants Haina at the Bakehouse Festival!

Delicious cult: Peter's cake enchants Haina at the Bakehouse Festival!

The anticipation of the next one Bakehouse festival in Haina is unmissable. Every year, the bright colors and wonderful smells of freshly baked bread and traditional cakes captivate villagers and visitors. Doris Hochstrate, a passionate amateur baker, talks about her personal favorite cake, the Peterleskuchen, which is particularly impressive because of its unique ingredient, parsley. A real eye-catcher that stays not only on the table, but also in people's hearts. What is particularly noteworthy is that the traditional ingredient symbolizes not only the taste, but also the connection to nature.

The Bakehouse Festival is a highlight of community life in Haina that brings the villagers together. The fire brigade and local bakers are indispensable supports that make a significant contribution to the success of this colorful festival. Under the watchful eye of the housewives, who demonstrate their skills in different age groups, delicious, traditional cakes are created that invite visitors to feast. Doris Hochstrate, who wrote a story about the festival and the delicious baked goods associated with it in March 2015, is contributing to the preservation of these traditions with her commitment.

A village in baking fever

The bakery itself is more than just a place for baking. It is a meeting place for the village community, a place where people come together to pass on traditional baking techniques. These community bakehouses not only promote cohesion, but also help preserve a living cultural heritage.
Increasing interest in communal baking shows the importance of bringing such traditions into modern times. As in many communities, the old wood-burning oven in Haina is being brought back to life to promote environmentally friendly baking methods.

But there are a few things to consider when building such a community bakery. Planning is essential: from the needs analysis to the selection of the oven type to taking regional building regulations into account. Oven master supports us with valuable tips and the guarantee that the new oven will also meet the community's requirements.

Funding and commitment

As part of the EU LEADER program, up to 80% of the costs of building or restoring village ovens can be funded. This not only opens up exciting opportunities for the village community, but also strengthens civic engagement and the identity of the place.

In summary, going back to the roots of baking is about more than just preparing food. It is a strong connection to the community that, through festivals like the Bakehouse Festival in Haina, brings people together and gives them the opportunity to preserve traditions and develop new ones. And while preparations are underway for the next festival, the people of Cologne can be excited to see what new taste experiences await them!