A Global Tour of Bakeries With Fascinating Histories

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 on 2021.10.13
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"From Slovenian pastries on an island to Bukharan Jewish sweets in Queens, these places work wonders with flour, sugar, and salt." By Diana Hubbell, Gastro Obscura Editorial Fellow

Tahona da Herminia

Permanently Closed

"A pastry shop specializing in Sephardic sweets serves historic recipes in Ribadavia’s Jewish quarter."

AMAIANOS

Barrio Bread

Bakery · Tucson

"From working out of his garage to the James Beard semifinals, one Tucson baker has kept his fan base—and his grains—local."

CAROL RAVITZ

Naegelin's German Bakery

Bakery · New Braunfels

"Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel."

MALITA512

"This Jewish bakery, among the last in the region, sells legendary sweets from a century-old storefront."

ADAM

Abu's Homestyle Bakery

Bakery · Bedford-Stuyvesant

"This family-owned bakery is one of the last places in Brooklyn to sell the Nation of Islam–inspired bean pie."

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Printenbäckerei Klein

Candy store · Aachen

"This bakery and museum offers tours of the tastes and mythology of Aachen's signature spice biscuit—just don't ask for the recipe."

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Bled Island

Island · Upper Carniola

"On a small Slovenian island, diners can mix and match a classic cake into dozens of sweet and savory flavor combinations."

CIARAN ROARTY

Holtermann's Bakery

Bakery · Fresh Kills

"In the middle of suburban Staten Island, a nearly 150-year-old bakery is preserving the art of a disappearing New York treat."

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Back Door Donuts

Temporarily Closed

"Martha's Vineyard's most beloved speakeasy sells late-night pastries."

BAKEDINTHEHOLE

Rokhat Kosher Bakery

Bakery · Rego Park

"Serving Central Asian breads that range from cracker-crisp to warm and fluffy, this bakery brings Bukhara to Queens."

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