Brotzeit

This article is about German snack. For the restaurant chain, see Brotzeit (restaurant).

Brotzeit (German: [ˈbʁoːtˌt͡saɪ̯t] ^ⓘ, lit. trans. "Bread time") is a traditional German savory snack^[1] native to Bavarian cuisine.^[2]

Brotzeit in Allgau, Bavarian Swabia

Typical items consumed as part of Brotzeit include bread, butter, ham, sliced cheese, dried wurst, head cheese, hard-boiled egg, and popular condiments such as pickles, radishes, and onions.

Also commonly served as part of Brotzeit in Bavaria and Austria:

• Pretzels
• Kartoffelkäse – a creamy potato-based spread
• Obatzda – a cheese spread seasoned with paprika

See also

• Charcuterie – Branch of cooking of prepared meat products, primarily from pork
• Salumi – Italian cured meat products predominantly made from pork
• Tea (meal) – Informal meal in the afternoon