The Brenner baking story began in 1918, when Marcy’s grandparents Louis and Sadie Brenner — immigrants from Eastern Europe — left New York City and settled in Norfolk. After Max stumbled with an unsuccessful doughnut shop, Max brought Brenner’s to Alexandria in 1953 with his brother Willie. Before the proliferation of supermarket chains, with their in-house bakeries, Brenner’s was a staple in the Fort Hunt area of Fairfax County. ADMarcy published the 290-page book herself, even taking the pictures of the confections in various stages of preparation. “A Baker’s Daughter: Recipes & Memories From a Family Bakery” is $24.95 for paperback, 39.95 for hardcover.

Source: Washington Post February 04, 2020 19:30 UTC