Poland · Eastern Europe
Obwarzanek
Also known as Obwarzanek Krakowski, Obwarzanek krakowski
A twisted ring from Kraków boiled briefly before baking like a bagel, topped with poppy, sesame or salt and sold from street carts since the 14th century.
Method
Boiled & Baked
Hydration
57%
water to flour
Glycemic index
71
High GI
Energy
295 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 2
- sweetness
- 1
- crispiness
- 6
- chewiness
- 7
- aroma
- 5
- moistness
- 4
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 295 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 470 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Twisted braided ring
- Crisp glazed exterior
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Yeast
- Salt
- Poppy Seed
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Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.

