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Nutritional Values
350kcal
5gProtein
65gCarbs
10gFat
2gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥜 Nuts
Gdańsk Gingerbread
How to order / say it
Say it
Piernik gdański — [PYER-neek g'dah-NSEE]
Order
I'd like the Gdańsk gingerbread, please.
Locally
Poproszę piernik gdański.
Say locally
Spiced gingerbread often enjoyed during festive seasons in Gdańsk.
Why try it?
Gdańsk Gingerbread is a testament to the city's Hanseatic past, blending Eastern spices and Western sweets, and is traditionally shared during Christmas and other special occasions.
How it tastes
This gingerbread offers a dense, chewy texture with a complex array of spices including cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, complemented by a hint of molasses.
Origin & History — first documented: 1500
Introduced in the late Medieval period as trade brought exotic spices to Gdańsk, gingerbread rapidly became associated with the city's merchant culture, evolving into a beloved treat for celebrations.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g all-purpose flour
- 🍯 100 g honey
- 🍯 50 g sugar
- 🥜 50 g nuts
- 🧂 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 🧂 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Method
- 1 Combine flour, honey, sugar, spices, and chopped nuts in a bowl.
- 2 Knead the mixture into a firm dough and let it rest for an hour.
- 3 Roll out the dough and cut into shapes.
- 4 Bake the gingerbread in a preheated oven at 175°C (347°F) for 15 minutes.
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