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Obwarzanek krakowski

🇵🇱 A dish from Poland

Obwarzanek krakowski, a dish from Poland
Manuel · CC BY-SA 2.5

An obwarzanek krakowski is a braided ring-shaped bread that is boiled and sprinkled with salt and sesame or poppy seeds before being baked. It has a white, sweetish, moist and chewy crumb underneath a crunchy golden-brown crust.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientswheat flour, water, yeast, salt, sesame or poppy seeds
🔥Cooking methodbraided, boiled then baked
👅Flavour & stylechewy interior, crunchy golden crust, slightly sweet
🕒When it’s eatenpopular street snack sold from carts

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Obwarzanek krakowski come from?
Obwarzanek krakowski is a dish that originated in Poland.
What is Obwarzanek krakowski?
An obwarzanek krakowski is a braided ring-shaped bread that is boiled and sprinkled with salt and sesame or poppy seeds before being baked. It has a white, sweetish, moist and chewy crumb underneath a crunchy golden-brown crust.