Proziaki facts for kids
Proziaki
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| Alternative names | Polish soda bread |
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| Type | Bread |
| Course | Side dish, dessert |
| Place of origin | Podkarpacie, Poland |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Dough: flour, sodium bicarbonate |
Proziaki are a special kind of bread roll from Poland. They are a bit like flat, round biscuits or small loaves of bread. People in a region called Podkarpacie in south-eastern Poland have been making them for a long time. They are also popular in other parts of the country.
What Are Proziaki?
Proziaki are a type of soda bread made mainly from flour. What makes them special is an ingredient called sodium bicarbonate, which is also known as baking soda. In the local language, baking soda is sometimes called proza, which is where the name "Proziaki" comes from!
These tasty rolls come from the Podkarpacie region in south-eastern Poland. They are a traditional food there, but you can find them in many other parts of Poland too.
How Are Proziaki Made?
To make Proziaki, people usually mix wheat flour or a mix of wheat and rye flour with other ingredients. These include eggs, sour sour cream (called smietana), water, and a little salt. The most important ingredient is a small amount of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).
Traditionally, Proziaki were baked on special tile surfaces. These surfaces were heated by firewood. Today, most Proziaki are baked in an oven on a pan. A small amount of fat or lard is used to stop them from sticking.
Proziaki can be round, usually about 6 to 10 centimeters wide. They are about 1.5 centimeters thick. Sometimes, they are made in a square shape instead. If you like sweet treats, you can even make sweet Proziaki by adding sugar to the dough!
How to Enjoy Proziaki
In many villages in the Podkarpacie region, people like to add different things to their Proziaki dough. They might use buttermilk, cottage cheese, or more butter. This makes each batch a little unique!
Traditionally, Proziaki are served with fresh butter. They also taste great with cottage cheese or sweet marmalade. Many people enjoy eating Proziaki while drinking a glass of sweet milk. It's a simple and delicious snack or side dish!
