Covrigi: Romanian Pretzels
Covrigi are a traditional Romanian snack that is popular among locals and tourists alike. They are a special type of Romanian pretzel. Covrigi can be served in a savory version sprinkled with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or even sweet, with various jams or chocolate as the filling. Covrigi are eaten warm, golden-baked, preferably just pulled out of the oven, and can be found in bakeries all over Romania. It is a tasty and inexpensive snack that costs no more than 0.80 EUR, so you should not miss this famous delicacy of Romanian cuisine.
Covrigi Petru
I enjoyed covrigi in Iași most often from the Petru bakery chain, which had branches all over the city.
Petru
Covrigi Calzi Miki
But I also went for covrigi to a small famous bakery Calzi Miki.
The bakery is small, the size of just a larger newsstand. However, through the glass windows, you can watch freshly baked pretzels coming straight out of the oven.
Covrigi is one of the things you need to taste. The offer of different types is wide, so everyone will find something they like.
Bon appétit!
Covrigi Calzi Miki
4 Comments
To be honest, there is absolutely nothing like walking down a street in Romania and catching the warm aroma of fresh covrigi coming from a local bakery window. It is the ultimate street food because it is so cheap, filling, and incredibly comforting when you get them piping hot. The contrast between the slightly crispy outside and the soft, chewy inside is just perfect, especially when they are covered in a mountain of coarse salt.
I agree! 😊
I love how rustic and imperfect the shapes are because it proves that they were made by hand and not stamped out by some massive machine in a factory. That is what gives traditional bakery items their soul and makes them taste so much better than anything you can buy wrapped in plastic at a supermarket shelf. Truly an excellent job right here.
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