The ultimate childhood classic! Fresh bread, a thick layer of liverwurst—that’s all you needed. No frills, just honestly delicious. A taste that instantly brings back memories. Who else grew up with this?

literally means “liver sausage bread.” It consists of thick slices of fresh bread generously spread with smooth or coarse liver sausage (Leberwurst). While many people enjoy it plain, others add onions, pickles, cucumber slices, or fresh herbs for extra flavor.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

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Ingredients

* 4 slices of rustic German bread or sourdough bread
* 200 g (7 oz) German liver sausage (Leberwurst)
* 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
* 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
* Pickles or cucumber slices (optional)
* Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
* Freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions