Sushki(сушки) are small, crunchy bread rings from Russian cuisine. They are first boiled then baked until dry. Sushki stay good for a long time and are sometimes traditionally strung up on the wall to represent prosperity. Sushki are similar to baranki(баранки) but smaller and more dry. They are also related to bagels.

Recipe

Ingredients

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

Method

• combine flour, salt, water
• knead
• rest 15 minutes
• shape into small rings
• boil until they float, stirring to keep from sticking
• remove from water
• dip in poppy seed (optional)
• bake(425°F) until crispy and lightly browned, about 20 minutes
• let cool
• serve