Pampushka facts for kids
Plain pampushky
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Pampushka (Ukrainian: пампушка, plural pampushky) is a delicious small bun or doughnut from Ukrainian cuisine. These tasty treats can be either savory (not sweet) or sweet. They are made with yeast dough, which makes them light and fluffy. Pampushky are a popular part of meals and celebrations in Ukraine.
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The Name of Pampushka
The word pampushka comes from the Ukrainian word pampukh. This word traveled through Polish, where it was pampuch. The Polish word came from the German word Pfannkuchen, which means "pancake."
Just like the English word "pancake," Pfannkuchen combines two German words: Pfanne ("pan") and Kuchen ("cake"). The name pampushka is a smaller, cuter version of pampukh. People use pampushka more often than pampukh.
Different Kinds of Pampushky
Pampushky are made from yeast dough. This dough can use flour from wheat, rye, or buckwheat. Traditionally, these buns are baked in an oven. However, they can also be fried until golden brown.
Savory Pampushky
Savory pampushky do not have a sweet filling. They are often served with a special garlic sauce. This sauce gives them a wonderful, tangy flavor. Savory pampushky are usually eaten as a side dish. They are a perfect match for red borscht, a traditional Ukrainian soup. They also go well with yushka, another type of soup.
Sweet Pampushky
Sweet pampushky are filled with delicious ingredients. These can include fresh fruits or berries. Sometimes, they are filled with varenye, which is a type of fruit preserve. Other popular fillings are povydlo (a thick fruit jam) or poppy seeds. After cooking, sweet pampushky are often sprinkled with powdered sugar. This adds a lovely sweet touch.
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Ukrainian borscht served with garlic pampushky and slices of salo
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Pampushky with cherries and icing sugar topping
History of Pampushky
Historians believe that pampushky might have come from German cuisine. They were possibly introduced to Ukraine by German settlers. These settlers moved to the Black Sea region of Ukraine.
Pampushky became popular across Ukraine in the second half of the 1800s. Over time, they became a well-known and loved part of Ukrainian traditional food.
Pampushky in Popular Culture
Since 2008, special Pampukh Festivals have been held every year in Lviv, Ukraine. These festivals usually take place around Orthodox Christmas time in January.
During the festival in 2012, a new Guinness world record was set. People built the largest mosaic ever made from doughnuts. This showed how much pampushky are loved in Ukraine!
See also
In Spanish: Pampushky para niños
