Welcome to our story! We’re Annika and Christian, who found our way from Germany to beautiful York several years ago.
We have always loved to cook and bake and enjoy sharing food with friends and family. Recently we have felt that it’s time to widen our horizons and we started to explore the idea to bake for the people in our neighbourhood and city.
So here we are, embarking on a new adventure, turning our hobby into something more. Join us as we share our passion for baking. From traditional German breads to artisan creations, with a focus on long fermented sourdough breads. We invite you to experience the joy of homemade goodness with us.
DAS BROTHAUS is registered as a food business with York City Council. Annika and Christian hold a level 2 and level 3 food hygiene certificate and the business has public liability cover.
We look forward to getting to know you and to welcome you as part of the BROTHAUS community.
So, what is sourdough bread?
Sourdough bread is simple – flour, water, salt… and a bit of time.
Sourdough is a blend of water and flour that, when left to sit for a while, develops into a yeast culture. This happens as the mixture captures naturally occurring yeasts and lactic acid bacteria from the air. The combination of flour and water creates an ideal environment for these microorganisms to flourish.
Sourdough has been used to make bread for thousands of years. It is a natural product that contains more minerals than mass-produced bread and doesn’t need any additives. And it tastes just amazing.
At DAS BROTHAUS, bread isn’t just what we bake — it’s who we are. That’s why we’re proud supporters of the Real Bread Campaign and its mission to champion honest, additive-free bread made with skill, time, and integrity.
We believe in real ingredients, real fermentation, and real craft — no shortcuts, no unnecessary additives, just proper bread made the way it should be. Supporting the Real Bread Campaign aligns perfectly with our commitment to transparency, sustainability, and keeping traditional baking alive in our community.
Because real bread matters — for our health, our local economy, and the simple joy of breaking bread together.