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A Slice of Bread from Poland Trivia Quiz

Let's have a slice or two of Polish culture by learning about one of their most important and traditional foods - bread.

A multiple-choice quiz by unterkircher. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
unterkircher

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
367,256

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
232

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is one of the most commonly used grains in Polish bread? Hint

rye

barley

corn

oats

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the Polish bread that is decorated with candied fruits and chopped nuts and is traditionally served at Easter? Hint

Babka

Challah

Matzo

Houska

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Question 3 of 10

3. Homemade breads are usually made with a kind of sourdough starter that takes how long to ferment? Hint

45 minutes

6 hours

2 days

1 week

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Question 4 of 10

4. Once the bread dough is shaped into a loaf, what substance is brushed over the top that creates a shine to the baked bread? Hint

sugar water

lard

egg yolk

safflower oil

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Question 5 of 10

5. A favorite of Poles is a bread made from what mashed food? Hint

potatoes

turnips

parsnips

carrots

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the traditional braided Polish bread that is served at Easter and Christmas celebrations? Hint

Matzo

Lefser

Makowki

Chalka

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the Polish unleavened bread made from wheat flour? Hint

Millet

Matzo

Makowki

Mordeg

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Question 8 of 10

8. It is thought that the use of bread in Poland began at the time Slavic tribes settled around the Oder River. What process did these tribes use to make bread? Hint

Boiling ground dried grass seeds

Mixing ground grass seeds with goat milk

Grinding grass with rocks to make a paste

Roasting grass seeds until they crumbled

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which Polish tradition is The bread and salt blessing given? Hint

funeral

wedding

birth of child

graduation

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Question 10 of 10

10. What happens in a Polish kitchen if a loaf of bread is dropped on the floor? Hint

It is thrown out

Nothing

It will be used in another recipe

It is kissed when picked up

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is one of the most commonly used grains in Polish bread?

Answer: rye

Polish bread makers use mostly rye and wheat. The other grains can be used in breads, but are used more in different kinds of cooking.

2. What is the name of the Polish bread that is decorated with candied fruits and chopped nuts and is traditionally served at Easter?

Answer: Babka

"Babka" refers to the Polish word for grandmother. It also may have gotten its name because it is baked in a bundt pan and looks like it is wearing skirts like a grandmother. There are many types, some of which have fruit, cheese, or chocolate fillings. "Babka wielkanocna" is the one traditionally served at Easter.

3. Homemade breads are usually made with a kind of sourdough starter that takes how long to ferment?

Answer: 2 days

Polish bread is usually described as having a crunchy crust and being "soft, but not too soft" on the inside. The sourdough produces a distinguishing taste, and the bread will still have a nice consistency for cutting and eating after a week's storage.

4. Once the bread dough is shaped into a loaf, what substance is brushed over the top that creates a shine to the baked bread?

Answer: egg yolk

Components in the egg yolk cause changes to the top of the bread. For example, the protein promotes the browning, and the fat produces that lovely shine. Egg white can be used, but will only result in browning without the shine.

5. A favorite of Poles is a bread made from what mashed food?

Answer: potatoes

Polish potato bread, called "okregly chleg kartoflany," uses mashed potatoes in the dough which creates a lighter type of bread. The first rising of the dough produces a nice tangy flavor, and heating the baking pan in the oven before putting the dough in it will speed up the final rise.

6. What is the name of the traditional braided Polish bread that is served at Easter and Christmas celebrations?

Answer: Chalka

Chalka (pronounced HOW-kah), is a rich, braided bread. It may or may not contain raisins. It is a traditional bread for these two holiday celebrations, but is often served throughout the year. Leftovers make great French toast or bread pudding with an orange sauce called "makowki."

7. What is the name of the Polish unleavened bread made from wheat flour?

Answer: Matzo

The dough is quickly mixed and rolled out because without leaven it does not have to go through the stages of rising. A fork or other tool is used to prick holes in it to keep it from puffing up as it bakes. As it cools, it will become crisp.

8. It is thought that the use of bread in Poland began at the time Slavic tribes settled around the Oder River. What process did these tribes use to make bread?

Answer: Boiling ground dried grass seeds

It is believed that these settlers made a pulp from the boiled grass seeds, and this practice became the most important meal of the day gradually resulting in the making of what would be called bread.

9. In which Polish tradition is The bread and salt blessing given?

Answer: wedding

This blessing is a very old Polish tradition done at wedding receptions. Both sets of parents greet the couple with words such as "According to our Old Polish tradition, we greet you with bread and salt, so that your home might always enjoy abundance." The bread symbolizes their wish that their children never go hungry, and salt points to the idea that they will sometimes have to work through the hard times life brings.

10. What happens in a Polish kitchen if a loaf of bread is dropped on the floor?

Answer: It is kissed when picked up

To the Polish, bread is revered as a most holy food, and dropping it on the floor is considered a type of desecration. Kissing the bread brings cleansing and a renewal of its holiness. Also, when a loaf or round of bread is cut, the knife will be moved to make the Sign of the Cross.

Source: Author unterkircher

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