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Faworki — traditional dish from General Poland, Poland
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥430kcal
💪7gProtein
🌾54gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs 🥛 Dairy

Faworki

How to order / say it
Say it Faworki — [Fah-VOHR-kee]
Order I'd like some faworki, please.
Locally Poproszę faworki.
Say locally

Sweet, crispy pastries sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Why try it?

As a traditional Polish dessert, faworki signify celebration and are a highlight during festive seasons like Carnival.

How it tastes

Light and crispy with a delicate sweetness, these pastries are subtly flavored with notes of vanilla and butter.

Origin & History — first documented: 1400

Dating back to the Middle Ages, faworki were initially a luxury for Polish nobility during Carnival season and have become synonymous with joy and indulgence.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g flour
  • 🥚 4 egg yolks
  • 🍯 30 g sugar
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🍯 50 g powdered sugar
  • 🧂 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, egg yolks, butter, sugar, and vanilla until dough forms.
  2. 2 Roll out dough thinly and cut into strips; tie into bow shapes.
  3. 3 Deep fry until golden; drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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