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Obwarzanki — traditional dish from Krakow, Poland
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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪9gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑2gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🌱 Sesame

Obwarzanki

How to order / say it
Say it Obwarzanki — [ohb-var-ZAHN-kee]
Order I'll take an obwarzanek, please.
Locally Poproszę obwarzanek.
Say locally

Boiled and baked braided bread rings, topped with salt or sesame seeds.

Why try it?

Obwarzanki represent Krakow's street food culture, sold fresh by vendors daily. They are a cherished snack, deeply tied to the city’s identity and protected by geographical indication status.

How it tastes

These bread rings reveal a chewy, dense texture with a mildly salty taste. Often, the crisp crust contrasts the softer inside, delivering a satisfying bite whether savory or with optional sweet toppings.

Origin & History — first documented: 1394

Dating back to the 14th century, obwarzanki were originally a privilege of the noble classes. As their production expanded, they became associated with Krakow's street and festive food culture.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g all-purpose flour
  • 250 ml water
  • 🧂 10 g salt
  • 20 g sesame seeds
  • 5 g yeast

Method

  1. 1 Combine flour, yeast, and water to form dough; let rise.
  2. 2 Shape into rings, boil in salted water briefly.
  3. 3 Sprinkle with seeds, bake at high temperature until golden.

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