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Nutritional Values
230kcal
6gProtein
45gCarbs
3gFat
2gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Covrigi
How to order / say it
Say it
Covrigi — [Co-vree-ghee]
Order
Can I have one covrigi, please?
Locally
Un covrig, vă rog.
Say locally
Baked pretzels, typically with a salted crust.
Why try it?
Covrigi is a beloved snack in Bucharest, emblematic of Romanian street food culture and a perfect on-the-go bite steeped in local tradition.
How it tastes
These soft or crunchy pretzels have a golden-brown crust with hints of salt, a subtle sweetness, and are best enjoyed warm from a local bakery.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Originating in the 19th century, covrigi were a stable street snack in Bucharest, evolving from German influences and adopting a unique Romanian twist with local ingredients.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 500 g wheat flour
- 🌾 300 ml water
- 🧂 10 g salt
- 🍯 20 g sugar
- 🌾 7 g yeast
- 🫒 20 ml vegetable oil
Method
- 1 Mix flour, water, sugar, yeast, and salt to form a dough.
- 2 Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
- 3 Shape dough into pretzel forms and boil briefly.
- 4 Bake until golden brown.
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