German Cooking Class _ Stollen

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center invites you in to the kitchen with Ingrid  to sweeten your holidays through the magic of Stollen
Join her in the DANK kitchens to learn why this treat is so beloved it commands its own festival every winter at the Dresden Christmas market.
The history of the Stollen Festival dates back to the beginning of the 18th century.
The highlight of the festivity was an enormous Stollen, 1.8 tons in weight, 18 cubits in length, and 8 cubits in width, which had been produced by master baker Zacharias and 60 "basin knights". A wagon pulled by eight horses had carried the huge cake from the bakery Mühlberg into the camp. There, a carpenter cut the Stollen with the famous Grand Stollen Knife, and the pieces were given to the guests of the Saxon court. The stollen of 1730 was more of a white bread than the cake as we know it today. Nevertheless, it had become the model for the Dresden Giant Stollen, which has been the main attraction of the Stollen Festival since 1994. .
 
There are plenty of hands on opportunities for students as well as tasting opportunities.
Nominal class fee of $16 includes demonstration, recipes, one drink and tasting
We know your Oma made it better - that was the love.
Reservations required. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/490614
 
This event is Friday December 6 2013 at 7:30 pm. 
 
DANK Haus is located ½ block from the Western Brown Line stop in Lincoln Square, Chicago’s German Home.  Free parking generously provided by MB Financial Bank at Western and Gunnison.