Veit Bach
Baker and miller in Germany
Born
None
None years ago
Died
March 8th, 1619
406 years ago — None years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Established a renowned baking legacy in Germany during the 16th century. Contributed to the craft of baking with a focus on quality and technique. Influenced future generations of bakers, including descendants who continued the family tradition. His practices and recipes were part of the culinary landscape of the time.
Developed traditional German bread recipes
Founded a lineage of bakers and millers
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