The story of our šakočiai began almost 100 years ago, when Danutė’s grandparents started baking šakočiai in the village of Tvaskučiai in 1926. After the war, the family moved to Šilutė, where Danutė, after graduating from pastry school, and her parents resumed baking šakočiai – first for herself and her relatives, and later for the wider community. šakočiai quickly became an integral part of celebrations – huge, 5–6 kg horned pastries adorned the tables of weddings, christenings, and anniversaries.

Baking šakotis was a long, manual process – even 5 hours over an open fire. Father Antanas himself made whisks from willow twigs, took care of suitable birch firewood and spun a thick “rope” over the fire, while the women poured the dough layer by layer, growing horns. Later, ingenuity came to the rescue: an old “Moskvich” window wiper was turned into a šakotis spinner, and soon the first šakotis shoulder appeared.

When Lithuania regained its independence, Danutė founded her own business, a šakočiai bakery. It is still run by the family, now in its fourth generation. Today, Danutė’s son Gerardas perfects the šakočiai, but from time to time we still bake them for ourselves and our loved ones over a real fire, just like our grandparents did.

Our šakotis is more than a dessert. It is a symbol of the tree of life, it is a taste we share with those we care about. It is part of the celebration, a gift from Lithuania, and a memory that lasts.

In 2026, we will celebrate 100 years since šakotis became a part of our family life. And we proudly invite you to be a part of this history.