Mutschel

The Mutschel is derived from Reutlingen, traditional star-shaped biscuits ( Gebildbrot ) from a crumbly dough with eight points. The pastry and the associated Mutscheltag probably existed since the 13th century. Mutscheln are available in various sizes, rarely sweet Mutscheln be made (for example, with frosting ).

About the origin of the form, there are several theories. One of them is that the elevation in the center and the rim about the Reutlinger House Mountain, the Achalm, to represent the most important craft guilds eight points. However, it could be the origin behind it and the star of the wise men from the East. A third option stating the Reutlinger baker Albrecht Mutschler have invented the pastry in the 14th century. According to the Reutlingen home book ( edition 1954, p 37) a bakery, called Mutschler 1435 mentioned.

Formerly a shooting contest was held on Mutscheltag place ( the first Thursday after the Epiphany), in which the best shooters won Mutscheln. ( According Reutlinger home directory, issue 1954, p 234). Today is rolled around the Mutscheln, which is also known as Mutscheln. The best known Mutschel - dice games are:

• Large and small number
• Nackets Luisle
• The guard blows from the tower
• Seven eats

Although many on Mutschelabend play Mäxle, it is strictly speaking not a classic Mutschelspiel.

In the neighboring town of Pfullingen there is a similar custom, with the difference that the pastry is called here star and has only seven spikes. The star dice will find traditionally the day before the Epiphany, so on January 5th place.