Russia · Eastern Europe
Karavai
Also known as Каравай
The Russian round loaf presented on an embroidered towel with salt to welcome honoured guests — bread-and-salt hospitality distinct from Ukraine's wedding korovai.
Method
Ceremonial Deck Oven
Hydration
65%
water to flour
Glycemic index
72
High GI
Energy
280 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 2
- sweetness
- 2
- crispiness
- 4
- chewiness
- 5
- aroma
- 6
- moistness
- 6
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 280 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 54 g |
| of which sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Sodium | 440 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Round golden loaf
- Soft festive crumb
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Yeast
- Salt
- Sugar
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