This light, sweet Polish bread is similar to brioche, and is traditionally eaten on Easter morning. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Additional time: 2 hours + Serves: 15 Difficulty: Moderate Ingredients 3 tablespoons of lemon juice 160g/5½ oz/a cup of raisins 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseedContinue reading “Vegan Easter Babka”
Category Archives: Polish recipes
Żurek
This hearty, sour meat and vegetable soup has been a popular Polish food for centuries. The Zakwas (sour broth) needs to be made 5 days in advance, but the end result is well worth the wait! Fermentation Time: 5 days Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Moderate Ingredients For theContinue reading “Żurek”
Piernik
There’s a lot of history behind Piernik: it’s Polish gingerbread, which is traditionally eaten at Christmas. Piernik comes in many shapes and sizes, and some versions can be left to mature for months or even years before being baked. This quick version is a soft cake, flavoured with gingerbread spices and plum jam, and decoratedContinue reading “Piernik”
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