What's up with Germans and bread?

I've been looking at this subreddit and asking questions for a few weeks. I'm interested in learning how another culture perceives the world and itself. One thing that keeps popping up in the threads, whatever the topic, is bread. It seems like Germans are really proud of their bread, or have strong opinions about it. This is strange to me. When I think of Germany I think of great beer, strong economy, advanced policies and EU leadership. But bread doesn't come to mind. Please don't be offended by my question. I have never thought German bread is bad. I just never thought to ask about it. So, are Germans really into bread? Is this a thing for this subreddit only? Or am I just seeing the same person's comments and assuming it's true for everyone in Germany? Edit: You all have convinced me that German bread is the best!

Baking bread is a big part of regional culture, with each region having its own style. We have lots of independent bakeries that make their products from scratch, with a focus on quality. We are proud of our baking and brewing traditions, just like the French are well-known for their baguettes. Here in Germany, we have our own specialties such as Brezeln and different types of "Brötchen"!

We miss our bread when we travel to other countries.

Do Germans like bread? Yes. They buy their bread from bakeries and eat it multiple times a day, usually with toppings. Toast bread is the exception, but other types of bread, like rolls, are also very popular.

We don't think of it as anything special, but it's normal for us to have a wide selection of bread, some of which is handmade. People on Reddit may be more aware of this, as they're exposed to different cultures. Germans often don't know how little variety other countries have.

I'm moving to a new country and I was surprised to find out that not everywhere has a local bakery with fresh bread within walking distance. How am I supposed to get my breakfast and dinner now? I'm used to eating bread for breakfast and dinner, with a warm meal at lunchtime, like I did when I was growing up in Germany.

Bread is an essential part of German culture and cuisine. It's an everyday staple, usually eaten at two or three meals. There's a huge range of breads and rolls - over 1500 different types! Germans are proud of their bread and consider it to be the best. Bread is treated differently in Germany compared to other countries - they have lots of bakeries, and people rarely buy the pre-packaged bread from the supermarket shelves. Even in France, which is famous for its cheese, bread is still a big part of the culture. Bread and cheese is a combo made in heaven!

We eat a lot of it here in Germany.

The answer is simple: Bread is part of German culture. In fact, it has been recognized by UNESCO as an "intangible cultural heritage".

When I moved to the US in my 30s, I realised how important bread was to me. While it is possible to find good bread in places like the Bay Area or New York City, it isn't as widely available or varied as it is elsewhere.