New Brot Manufactur bakery opens in Bucharest’s Tineretului area
Brot Manufactur, a traditional German-style bakery, opened its fifth location in Bucharest’s Tineretului district in 2017. The new store offers a wide range of breads made from natural ingredients following traditional German recipes, including rye, spelt, sunflower seeds, and more. This family-owned business was founded by a Romanian-German family to bring authentic German bread to Bucharest.
The Best Artisanal Bakeries in Bucharest
Restograf's "Best Artisanal Bakeries in Bucharest" features Brot Manufactur as a German family-run bakery passionate about traditional recipes. It notes that Brot Manufactur uses natural ingredients and sourdough (especially rye and wheat) to create healthy bread, along with German-style products like pretzels, rolls, cakes, and cereal bars. The article lists Brot Manufactur’s shops (e.g. Piata Domenii, Aviatiei, Tineretului) as top spots for authentic German bread in the city.
Unusual Story of Michael Schwessinger, the German Baker in Bucharest
Gândul's report profiles Michael Schwessinger, the German founder of Brot Manufactur, and his dream of baking bread for Romania’s president. It describes his Bavarian childhood in a family bakery (his father and grandfather were bakers) and how he now makes traditional German bread in his Bucharest shop. The article highlights Michael’s passion for authentic German recipes and notes his remark that "Romania is not what you normally see in Eastern Europe."
German Bread in Northern Bucharest
Revista Cariere's article "German bread in northern Bucharest" describes Brot Manufactur as a family-owned bakery offering a wide variety of traditional German breads and baked goods. It notes the use of Franconian-style recipes with organic whole-wheat and rye flours, and emphasizes that only natural, additive-free ingredients are used. The piece also mentions that Brot Manufactur offers classic German breads and even traditional sausages, bringing authentic German bread culture to its Nicolae Caramfil Street location.
The 10 Best Bakeries in Bucharest
Culture Trip's "The 10 Best Bakeries in Bucharest" (April 2017) lists Brot Manufactur as an authentic German bakery preserving traditional bread-making. The write-up recommends trying breads like their Zwiebelbrot (a crusty onion loaf) and Siebenbürger (a traditional Transylvanian wheat-rye bread) as examples of their offerings. This mention underscores Brot Manufactur’s reputation among Bucharest’s top bakeries.
