Polish · bread
Obwarzanek Krakowski (Kraków Ring Bagel)
Obwarzanek Krakowski (Kraków Ring Bagel) reads sweetness 5.9, salinity 5.1 and funk & ferment 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Polish bread, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 5.9 · Salinity 5.1 · Funk & Ferment 4.2 · Nutty 4.0 · Earthy 1.6 · Umami 1.6 · Richness 1.2 · Floral 1.1 · Herbaceous 0.7 · Bitterness 0.6
What's in it (8)
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 cup water, warm
- 2 1/4 tsp yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp salt flakes for topping
Time & effort: about 30 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 261 kcal, 8.9 g protein, 4.4 g fat, 46.4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Knead a stiff, lean dough from flour, water, yeast, sugar, and salt, then rest until doubled.
- Divide into ropes and twist two strands together before joining the ends into a ring.
- Boil each ring briefly in water, drain, then top with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or salt.
- Bake at 230°C for 15 to 18 minutes until lightly golden.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.