German Butterbrot Day

German Butterbrot Day celebrates the simple German Butterbrot—a slice of bread spread with butter, sometimes finished with a topping such as cheese, cold meat, jam, or chocolate spread. It is usually open-faced and may be enjoyed at breakfast, as a snack, or as part of Abendbrot, a common German evening meal of bread with butter and savory toppings. The bread itself can vary, with rye, pumpernickel, wheat, spelt, and grain breads among the possibilities.The German “Butterbrot”

The Central Marketing Society of the German Agricultural Industry (CMA) declared the observance in 1999 as a way to promote bread and butter, whose place in everyday eating was being challenged by foods such as muesli and takeaway meals. Although the CMA no longer exists, the day celebrating Germany’s buttered bread continues.Celebrating the German “Butterbrot”

How to Observe German Butterbrot Day

Celebrate by making an open-faced Butterbrot with a hearty slice of rye, pumpernickel, or another flavorful bread. Spread it with butter and enjoy it plain, or add a simple sweet or savory topping such as jam, cheese, cold meat, or a chocolate spread. You can have it for breakfast, pack it as a snack, or serve several variations for an easy evening meal.

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