Polish · dessert
Faworki
Faworki reads richness 7.8, sweetness 7.1 and umami 4.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Polish dessert, about 1 hr 17 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 7.8 · Sweetness 7.1 · Umami 4.1 · Sourness 3.1 · Floral 3.1 · Funk & Ferment 2.6 · Fruity 0.8 · Salinity 0.7
What's in it (7)
- 2 cups plain flour
- 4 egg yolks
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups lard
- 1/2 cup icing sugar for dusting
Time & effort: about 1 hr 17 min (32 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 386.2 kcal, 7.9 g protein, 17.4 g fat, 48.5 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Mix flour, egg yolks, sour cream, and a pinch of sugar into a smooth, elastic dough, then rest it briefly.
- Roll very thin, cut into strips, make a slit in each strip and pull one end through to create the signature twist.
- Deep fry in hot fat until pale golden and crisp, then dust generously with icing sugar.
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- Vatrushka — Russian
- Alfajores — Argentine
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- Leche Flan (Filipino Caramel Custard) — Filipino
- Egg Tart (蛋挞) — Chinese
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