Povidlové taštičky – legendary dessert from potato dough
If you're a regular reader of Czechology, you know that potato dumplings are an essential part of the Czech cuisine. Did you know that potato dough was used to make sweet dishes as well? One…
Tag: sweet
Poppyseed Roll – Makový závin
Poppyseed roll or makový závin is a Czech classic. Sunday tea or coffee, family celebration or just a regular afternoon, a Czech babi will whip up an excellent poppyseed roll any time. Here's the recipe! (more…)
Hašlerky, legendary Czech bonbons
It is December 13, 1920 and František Lhotský, a Czech businessman, just convinced the singer and actor Karel Hašler to give his surname to the empresario's bonbons. Hašler was reluctant at first saying he didn't…
Koláče
Koláče (read "kolache") is a traditional Czech sweet pastry baked for celebrations such as hody or the Czech Mardi Gras called Fašank. (more…)