Baranki(баранки) are unleavened bread rings from Russian cuisine. They have a special texture from first boiling then baking. Baranka(баранка) is singular, and baranki(баранки) is plural.

Baranki are a traditional food of northwestern Russia. They are similar to bagels but thinner. Other ingredients like eggs and butter are often added. Baranki are sometimes put on strings and hung up as a symbol of prosperity or something.

Sometimes baranki are topped with poppy seeds or sesame seeds.

Recipe

8 pieces

Ingredients

• 4 cup all-purpose wheat flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1½ cup water
• poppy seed or sesame seed (optional)

Directions

• combine flour, salt
• gradually mix in water until combined
• knead into dough
• let dough rest
• divide and shape into 8 rings
• place each ring in boiling water 2 to 5 minutes
• remove
• garnish with poppy seed
• bake(425°) until lightly browned, about 20 minutes
• let cool
• serve