Not all traditional breads are large loaves. Some, like rolls, fit in the palm of your hand. One of the most common rolls in Central Europe is the "kaiserka", a simple wheat roll with a beautiful star-shaped pattern on top....

In the Czech Republic, bread carries a long tradition. Guests were often welcomed with bread and salt — a simple but meaningful gesture of hospitality. Bread symbolizes life, daily nourishment, and abundance, while salt represents protection, purity, and the flavor...

If you have ever wondered what a kolache is, the traditional Czech pastry is called a koláč (plural koláče ). It is made from soft yeast dough with a sweet filling in the center. The most traditional fillings include poppy...

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...

Loupáky are one of my morning favorites, spread with butter, I enjoy them with my morning coffee. They are traditional Czech sweet rolls made from soft yeast dough and generously topped with poppy seeds. They are shaped into crescent-like rolls,...

Koláče are among the most traditional and beloved pastries in Czech baking. They are made from soft yeast dough shaped into small rounds with a gentle well in the center for the filling. Classic fillings include sweet farmer’s cheese (...

Buchty are one of those comforting, traditional pastries that immediately feel like home. These soft, fluffy yeast buns come from Central Europe—especially the Czech and Slovak kitchens where they have been baked for generations. They are usually filled with something...

If you’ve been following along here you may have seen my recent post about Chodské koláče , the intricate flower-shaped pastries from Western Bohemia. Today, I’m taking you east—to Moravia—where koláče are a little simpler in form, but just as...

I just pulled a batch of Chodské koláče out of the oven here in Queens, New York — and suddenly, I was back in my grandmother’s kitchen in the Czech Republic. These koláče hold a truly special place in my...