INTRODUCTION BAKING: A food cooking method that uses extended dry heat through convection. It can be considered a simple task, yet at the same time it can be one of great complexity. All types of food can be baked, but some require specific care and instruction. Various techniques have been created to help with dierent food items. The dry heat of baking causes the outer surfaces a golden brown, which tends to give an attractive appearance and taste. The browning is from a caramelizing process of sugars within the baked good. This process contributes to the flavor of a wide range of foods, most known in baked bread and other baked foods. Baking, especially for bread, holds a special significance in many cultures. Polish cuisine is a style of cooking that originated in Poland and is widely popular. Polish cuisine has evolved over the years to become diverse due to Poland’s history. Polish cuisine shares similarities with other Central European cuisines, such as German, Austrian and Hungarian. There are other culinary traditions closely associated with Polish, which are Jewish, Ukrainian, Russian and Italian. Polish cuisine is hearty and uses a lot of cream and eggs. The traditional dishes are often demanding in preparation. Many Poles allow themselves a generous amount of time to serve and enjoy their festive meals, especially Christmas eve dinner (Wigilia) or Easter breakfast which could take a number of days to prepare in their entirety. The art of baking remains a fundamental skill and is important for nutrition. Baked goods are a common food, but also hold essential value within the Polish culture.
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