Obwarzanek pancake served with poppy seeds or sesame seeds

Obwarzanek Pancake

The Obwarzanek pancake is inspired by the famous Polish Obwarzanek pastry, which is a blanched and baked ring-shaped dough. The traditional Obwarzanek is one of Kraków's most famous street foods, made and sold in local markets for centuries. This version evokes the classic texture but is pan-fried, making it quicker to prepare and giving it a particularly crispy texture. The dough, sprinkled with poppy seeds or sesame seeds, can be enjoyed with a slightly salty or sweet addition, making it perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Prep Time 30 min
Preparation 15 min
Total 45 min
380 Kcal
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn

Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
250 g All-Purpose Flour
1 Egg
150 ml Milk
30 g Melted Butter
1 tsp Baking Powder
0.5 tsp Salt
20 g Sugar
20 g Poppy Seeds or Sesame Seeds (for sprinkling)
500 ml Water (for blanching)
50 ml Oil (for frying)

Bevásárló kosár ikon Shopping List (0)

    Allergen Information
    GlutenGluten

    Preparation Steps

    1

    In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

    2

    Add the egg, melted butter, and milk, then whisk until the batter is smooth.

    3

    Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a long rope.

    4

    Shape the ropes into rings, then blanch them in boiling water for 20-30 seconds until they firm up slightly.

    5

    Remove the blanched rings, drain them well, and sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds.

    6

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

    7

    Fry the dough rings until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

    8

    Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

    9

    Serve fresh, lightly salted or with your favorite sweet toppings.