Breads & Baking
Traditional Polish breads and baked goods
7 recipes
Placek Drożdżowy - Polish Yeast Cake
Traditional Polish sheet cake with crumb topping. Soft yeast base with butter crumble, often flavored with plums or apples. Sunday afternoon favorite with tea.
Drożdżówki - Polish Sweet Buns
Soft yeast buns topped with various sweet toppings. Popular bakery item for breakfast or snack. Fluffy texture with butter crumb topping, jam, or sweet cheese.
Obwarzanek Krakowski - Kraków Pretzel
Traditional Kraków street food, protected regional product. Ring-shaped bread boiled then baked, sprinkled with poppy seeds or sesame. Crispy outside, soft inside, eaten fresh.
Kołacz - Polish Fruit Tart
Traditional Polish sweet bread topped with seasonal fruit and streusel. Soft yeast dough base with fruit filling and buttery crumb topping. Popular for celebrations and Sunday coffee.
Rogale Świętomarcińskie - St. Martin's Croissants
Famous Poznań specialty, protected regional product. Crescent-shaped yeast pastries filled with white poppy seed paste, glazed with icing. Traditionally made for St. Martin's Day.
Chałka - Polish Challah
Sweet braided egg bread, Polish version of challah. Rich and tender, perfect for sandwiches or French toast. Sunday breakfast tradition.
Chleb Żytni - Polish Rye Bread
Traditional dark Polish rye bread with sourdough starter. Dense, flavorful, perfect with butter and pickles. Staple of Polish cuisine for centuries.