Pastries

Handling of yeast doughs, the combined process of mixing, kneading and baking, is a special kind of skill. For beginners we suggest taking a basic recipe and mastering it. Baking is one of the cookery skills that you do well only after you have acquired the "feel" of the dough. But once you get the "feel" and make really good breads, rolls and coffee cakes, much satisfaction will come to you. And what good things can be made!

In Poland, yeast is by far the most commonly used leavening agent. The people prefer the dark breads for their daily fare, but for holidays and special occasions they procure the finest wheat flour, add to it sugar and eggs, dried fruits and spices, and make the bread as fine as cake and a feast in itself.