The Kraków Bagel/Pretzel (Obwarzanek Krakowski) is so well-known that the iconic bread is used in marketing campaigns to promote the city of Kraków to visitors and locals alike. The classic baked good which is a circular or oval spiral of dough dates back to the 14th century. The Polish name denotes that this is "parboiled" (the dough is boiled before baking) and comes from Kraków. They have a short shelf life, and are best if eaten within a few hours of baking. They are usually sold straight ...
