Rohlíky and Housky – Everyday Czech Bread Rolls

Rohlíky and housky are among the most common breads found in Czech bakeries. These simple yeast rolls are part of everyday life and are often bought fresh in the morning for breakfast or to accompany meals throughout the day.

Rohlíky are crescent-shaped rolls with a soft interior and a thin, lightly crisp crust. They are mild in flavor and incredibly versatile, often eaten with butter, cheese, ham, or jam.

Housky are round rolls, typically braided on top, giving them their distinctive shape. They are slightly firmer than rohlíky and are sometimes sprinkled with poppy seeds, caraway seeds, or coarse salt.

For me, rohlíky always bring back memories of childhood. One of my favorite simple snacks was a fresh rohlík with a few slices of turistický salám—a traditional Czech dry salami that is mildly smoky and slightly garlicky. I would stop at the local shop, buy a couple of rohlíky and about 10 dkg of the salami, and eat it straight from the paper on the way home. It was such a simple snack, but somehow it always tasted perfect.

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