Lebkuchen is baked with honey, nuts, spices, and sometimes wafer-thin bread on the bottom.
Schneeballen are made by rolling strips of dough into a ball, deep-frying them, and dusting them with powdered sugar or chocolate.
Würste (sausages) are grilled or pan-fried and served with fermented cabbage (Sauerkraut).
Schnitzel is thin meat, breaded and fried until golden and crispy, and it is often served with Pommes Frites -- thin-cut potatoes that are fried until crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, usually lightly salted.
Yes, very much so. Germany’s cooler climate is great for growing wheat, rye, and barley, which explains the amazing bread culture. Fermented foods like sauerkraut were traditionally important for preserving vegetables through long winters.
