pantler

Bread Master (Latin ( magister ) panetarius ( regis), panistarius, pistor, French Panetier ( du roi ), panne animal, engl. (Royal) pantler, panter ) is the name of a Hofamtes in the Middle Ages and in early modern times.

While the cupbearer for the wine and the drinks and the Steward is responsible for the meat and food, the bread master is responsible for the bread and pastries and presented to the panel also the towels and the water for the washing of hands.

At the French court the Brotmeisterei ( paneterie ) was one of the most since at least the early 12th century established closer regulated in the Hofordonnanzen since the 13th century court offices ( metiers ) in the royal household of the King ( Hôtel du Roi ). The Brotmeisterei the king belonged to about 20 people for the daily service, in addition, there were smaller bread depots in the royal household of the queen and the prince. The Brotmeisterei was responsible for the care of both the royal table and the table for the other members of the court ( table des communs ) with bread and pastries. Added to this was the responsibility for the table linen and the ceiling, at the king's court in charge of one of the Brotmeisterei incorporated towels chamber ( chambres des nappes ), led by a sommelier Nappes. The senior official of the Panetier du Roi and the Panetier Commun you had since the end of the 13th century held each several people took turns in the official guide by rotation and were supported by a clerc for the accounting and finance. In addition, since this time was the pure titular and honorary position of Panetier de France.

In France, the Panetier du Roi had until the 17th century, inter alia, the judicial power of the Guild of Bakers of Paris.