Transforming Cereal to Loaves: The Grain-to-Bread Process
On June 29 and July 5, the Dorf- und Schulmuseum Schönwalde will host an educational event titled "From Grain to Bread". This action day offers visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the traditional process of turning grain into bread.
During the event, visitors can participate in various activities that showcase historical agricultural and baking methods. Rolf Seidel, an expert in milling from the early Stone Age to the present day, will be present to guide participants through the process.
One of the highlights of the event is the chance to grind grain using old-fashioned tools under Seidel's guidance. Visitors can also observe the milling process and learn about the techniques and tools used in the region. For those who prefer, handmade bread can be purchased with a donation on June 29, or visitors can bring their own bread to bake or purchase a handmade one during the baking day on July 5.
The Pfadfinder have built a large clay oven in their nature experience area at Historischer Pfarrhof Schönwalde. This oven will be used for baking bread during the event, and visitors can sample handmade bread from a mobile oven, baked by the Pfadfinder from VCP Stamm "Swentana". A snack for visitors after the milling will also be provided, offering handmade bread, fresh cheese, and dips.
In addition to the replicas of a Grützmuhle and a Klotzmuhle that Seidel will bring to the event, he will also bring two reconstructed millstones based on historical models and a Bronze Age millstone. Seidel playfully refers to the Grützmuhle and Klotzmuhle as "men's muscle mills".
The museum café will be open during the action day, offering a wide selection of homemade cakes and tarts. Visitors can enjoy these treats with "coffee to your heart's content" in the historic classroom or outdoor spaces under the chestnut trees by the village pond.
Rolf Seidel welcomes interaction with visitors and encourages everyone to ask questions and learn more about the ancient art of milling and baking. To register for the baking day, visitors can email [email protected].
The "From Grain to Bread" action day at the Dorf-und Schulmuseum Schönwalde is an event not to be missed for anyone interested in rural history, heritage crafts, or culinary traditions. It is especially popular among families, school groups, and anyone looking for a hands-on, educational experience.
For more information about the event, please check the museum’s official announcements or local event calendars for the exact timing.
On the action days, visitors can explore various lifestyle activities such as historical milling and baking, including a chance to grind grain with old-fashioned tools and observe the milling process. Additionally, visitors can sample food-and-drink offerings like handmade bread, fresh cheese, and dips, and enjoy homemade cakes and tarts in the museum café, all while learning about home-and-garden practices from expert Rolf Seidel.
