Veka

Veka is a delightful pastry that you'll find in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland. Imagine it as a cousin to the French baguette, but with a few distinctive features: it is wider, larger, fluffier, and has a smoother surface. Typically made from wheat flour, a standard Veka weighs about 350 grams.

In Poland, the name for Veka varies by region. In Kraków, it is known as "weka" in Łódź, it’s called "angielka" and in Upper Silesia, it is referred to as "francuz."

In Czech cuisine, Veka plays a crucial role in the preparation of "obložené chlebíčky" which are open-faced sandwiches. These delicious snacks are a popular form of fast food and are commonly sold in specialized shops called bufets or chlebíčkárnas. Additionally, Veka is used in making certain types of knedlik (a kind of dumpling) and is a primary ingredient in the dish known as žemlovka. In some regions, it may also be referred to as "bułka kielecka" or "bułka wrocławska."