Sugar loaf

Datasheet
Type of object
Food
Origin
Germany
Technique and material

Stainless steel, paper, sugar, string

Date
20th century
Dimensions
loaf : 16 x 6 cm / stand : 27 x 9 x 2 cm

Sugar loaves were produced less and less from the late 19th century onwards and were gradually replaced by granulated sugar. However, in Germany, miniature loaves are still used today to prepare a traditional Christmas drink called the "Feuerzangenbowle".