About Germany
Germany is a federal parliamentary republic of sixteen states. The capital is the city of Berlin. The country is a member of the United Nations. It is a great power with the fourth largest economy by nominal GDP and the fifth largest in purchasing power parity. It is the second largest exporter and second largest importer of goods. The country has developed a high standard of living and established a comprehensive system of social security. Germany occupies a key position in European affairs and maintains a series of close partnerships on a global level. The country is also recognized as a leader in science and technology in various fields.
Much of Germany has a temperate climate in which humid western winds prevail. The climate is moderated by North Atlantic Current, which is the northern extension of the Gulf Stream.
The German cuisine varies from region to region. The southern regions of Bavaria and Swabia, for example, share a culinary culture with Switzerland and Austria. The pork, beef and poultry are the main varieties of meat consumed in Germany, with pork being the most popular. In all regions, meat is often eaten in sausage form. Over 1500 types of sausage are produced in Germany. A German proverb has the meaning: "I have breakfast each morning like an emperor, lunch like a king, and dine like a beggar." The breakfast each morning is usually a selection of breads and rolls with honey or jam and cold meats and cheese, sometimes accompanied by a poached egg. Cereal or granola with milk or yoghurt, is less common but widespread. More than 300 types of bread are sold in the bakery across the country. As a country with many immigrants, Germany has adopted many international dishes in its kitchen and daily eating habits. Italian dishes like pizza and pasta, Turks and Arabs, like Döner Kebab and Falafel are well established, especially in big cities. International chains of hamburger restaurants as well as Chinese and Greeks, are common. German restaurants have become the second most recognized in the world after the restaurants of France. Although wine is becoming more popular in many parts of Germany, the national alcoholic beverage is beer. German beer consumption per person is declining but, at 116 liters per year, it is still among the highest in the world. Among 18 surveyed western countries, Germany was ranked in 14th position in the list of per capita consumption of soft drinks in general, while the country ranks third in consumption of fruit juices. In addition, mineral water and Schorle (this mixed with fruit juice) are very popular in Germany.
Dish - PRETZELS
Ingredients
6 level tablespoons sugar
2 tablets of fresh yeast
2 tablespoons full of good unsalted butter
1,5 cup (tea) water
1 egg yolk
1 whole egg
1 tablespoon (coffee) salt
5,5 cup (tea) of wheat flour
Filtered water for brushing
Melted Butter for Brushing – to bathe the pretzel
Procedures
1) Dissolve the sugar with yeast
2) Add the remaining ingredients except the flour (in mix)
3) Beat, gradually add the flour gradually
4) Then hand and squeeze the dough and set aside until doubled in volume (+- 45 min)
5) After make rolls of about 1 cm thick and 60 inches long
6) To give the shape of pretzel knot the ends and attach the sides
7) Place the pretzels on a slightly greased and floured
8) Brush with water and bake in preheated oven until golden brown (+- 15 min)
9) Remove from oven
10) Brush with melted butter and cover with the desired coverage.
