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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
Energy295 kcal
Protein9.5 g
Carbohydrates55 g
of which sugars1 g
Fat2 g
Fiber2.5 g
Sodium470 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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