The Bündner Birnbrot, a round and elongated delicacy is part of a family of pear breads. Pear pastries that includes the Glarus and Toggenburg Birnbrot well, as the Lucerne Birnenweggen. This family also features the Birnenweggli cookie.
What sets the Bündner Birnbrot apart is its filling, primarily made up of a pear mixture. The filling is wrapped in a layer of rolled out yeast dough. In Glarus and Toggenburg the pears are cooked, pureed and then combined with ingredients, for the filling. In Graubünden however they follow an approach where dried pear slices are soaked in water to create an aromatic filling.
Graubünden pear bread – unique and hearty
Graubünden pear bread combines the essence of juicy pears, with the subtle flavor of yeast infused dough. It not tantalizes the taste buds. Also represents a cherished culinary legacy that showcases the passion and skill of Graubündens bakers and pastry chefs. This age old confection is a delight appreciated by both locals and tourists alike.
The craftsmanship involved in crafting Graubünden pear bread is handed down through generations serving as a inheritance of the region. The incorporation of ingredients and traditional techniques elevates this Graubünden specialty into a one of a kind gastronomic experience. Whether shared as a gift or savored, as a memento of travels Graubünden pear bread stands out as an example of Swiss baking artistry embodying the nations rich culinary heritage and diversity.
Other well-known Grisons specialties include Capuns, Pizokel, Maluns, Engadine nut cake and Graubünden air-dried beef.
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