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St. Martin's Croissant — traditional dish from Poznań, Poland
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥500kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥜 Nuts

St. Martin's Croissant

How to order / say it
Say it Rogal świętomarciński — [ROH-gahl SHVEN-toh-mar-CHEEN-skee]
Order I'd like the rogal świętomarciński, please.
Locally Poproszę rogal świętomarciński.
Say locally

A rich croissant with a filling of white poppy seeds, nuts, and dried fruits.

Why try it?

Rogal świętomarciński is a regional specialty that showcases Krakow's baking prowess and love for festivities. Traditionally eaten on St. Martin's Day, its intricate filling and layers reflect the depth and beauty of Polish pastry-making traditions.

How it tastes

The croissant is flaky and buttery, with a complex filling that is sweet and nutty with hints of citrus. The white poppy seeds lend an earthy undertone, while the nuts and fruits provide delightful texture contrasts.

Origin & History — first documented: 1860

First made in the 19th century to celebrate St. Martin's Day, this croissant was meant to mimic the saint's horseshoe. Over time, it gained protected status, and the complex recipe reflects the historical wealth of Krakow's confectionery traditions.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g pastry flour
  • 🥛 200 g butter
  • 100 g white poppy seeds
  • 🥜 100 g walnuts
  • 🍯 100 g sugar
  • 🍯 100 g dried fruits
  • 🍋 1 lemon lemon zest
  • 🥚 2 eggs

Method

  1. 1 Prepare the dough with flour, butter, and sugar and let it rest.
  2. 2 Grind poppy seeds, mix with nuts, fruits, and sugar.
  3. 3 Roll pastry, fill with poppy seed mixture, and shape.
  4. 4 Bake until golden and serve.

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