A little context for those unfamiliar with the tradition of eating the Rogal Świętomarciński. On November 11, Poland celebrates Independence Day. But it’s also St. Martin’s Day, and there’s a popular tradition of eating these special pastries called “Rogale Świętomarcińskie” (or “St. Martin’s croissants), not only in Poznań, where they come from, but all across Poland.
According to legend:
St. Martin became famous for his compassion. One winter day, he came across a poor man with no clothes. Without hesitating, he cut his own cloak in half and shared it with the shivering beggar.
St. Martin’s kindness inspired a local baker named Walenty to do something equally good. The night before St. Martin’s Day, he prayed, asking the saint for guidance on what good he could do. Suddenly, he heard the sound of horses’ hooves. Stepping outside, he saw a St. Martin on horseback.
St. Martin didn’t say a word—he just smiled at Walenty and rode off. But when he disappeared, Walenty noticed a horseshoe left in the snow. The shape instantly reminded him of a croissant, so he got to work right away. He kneaded the dough, prepared a filling with poppy seeds and nuts, and spent the whole night baking. The next day, he handed out his croissants to the poor.
Since then, every year on the eve of St. Martin’s Day, Walenty baked his now-famous croissants. Soon, everyone in Poznań knew them as “Rogale Swietomarcinskie ”
After Walenty passed away, other bakers took up the tradition, and it continued.
Rogale Świętomarcińskie are officially registered by the EU as a product that can only be made in Poznań and the Wielkopolska region using a specific recipe. The one in this picture is just a copycat from Kraków 😉
The croissant is made from a semi-puff pastry dough based on margarine. The filling is prepared with white poppy seeds mixed with sugar, sponge cake crumbs, egg yolk mixture, margarine, nuts, raisins, fruit in syrup or candied fruit (such as cherries, pear, and orange zest), and a touch of almond flavoring.
Here signs everyone who would like to join the “we hate those croissants but we too shy to speak about it at loud” club.
Precle Marcińskie are the real GOAT
I don’t have them available anywhere near 🙁
Just did 🙂
Already had a total of 2 a few days earlier. Not the “originals”, but I’m not in Poznań anyway.
I work at Biedronka, and I haven’t tried yet, because we have been selling them like crazy hehehe we run out of rogals very fast hehe
Tbh I’ve heard of them only a year ago, and ate them from Biedronka. Quite good, but i don’t buy sweets from the bakery often so i sid to had an opportunity to eat it since then
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A little context for those unfamiliar with the tradition of eating the Rogal Świętomarciński. On November 11, Poland celebrates Independence Day. But it’s also St. Martin’s Day, and there’s a popular tradition of eating these special pastries called “Rogale Świętomarcińskie” (or “St. Martin’s croissants), not only in Poznań, where they come from, but all across Poland.
According to legend:
St. Martin became famous for his compassion. One winter day, he came across a poor man with no clothes. Without hesitating, he cut his own cloak in half and shared it with the shivering beggar.
St. Martin’s kindness inspired a local baker named Walenty to do something equally good. The night before St. Martin’s Day, he prayed, asking the saint for guidance on what good he could do. Suddenly, he heard the sound of horses’ hooves. Stepping outside, he saw a St. Martin on horseback.
St. Martin didn’t say a word—he just smiled at Walenty and rode off. But when he disappeared, Walenty noticed a horseshoe left in the snow. The shape instantly reminded him of a croissant, so he got to work right away. He kneaded the dough, prepared a filling with poppy seeds and nuts, and spent the whole night baking. The next day, he handed out his croissants to the poor.
Since then, every year on the eve of St. Martin’s Day, Walenty baked his now-famous croissants. Soon, everyone in Poznań knew them as “Rogale Swietomarcinskie ”
After Walenty passed away, other bakers took up the tradition, and it continued.
Rogale Świętomarcińskie are officially registered by the EU as a product that can only be made in Poznań and the Wielkopolska region using a specific recipe. The one in this picture is just a copycat from Kraków 😉
The croissant is made from a semi-puff pastry dough based on margarine. The filling is prepared with white poppy seeds mixed with sugar, sponge cake crumbs, egg yolk mixture, margarine, nuts, raisins, fruit in syrup or candied fruit (such as cherries, pear, and orange zest), and a touch of almond flavoring.
If you ever visit Poznań, make sure to try one!
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Yup 👍
Yes, I made them myself!
Does a wild boar shit in the woods?
I really like this new tradition. It is sweet and optimistic.
https://i.imgur.com/jwit9qG.jpeg
It looks so great!!!
Is that taste good?❤️
Here signs everyone who would like to join the “we hate those croissants but we too shy to speak about it at loud” club.
Precle Marcińskie are the real GOAT
I don’t have them available anywhere near 🙁
Just did 🙂
Already had a total of 2 a few days earlier. Not the “originals”, but I’m not in Poznań anyway.
I work at Biedronka, and I haven’t tried yet, because we have been selling them like crazy hehehe we run out of rogals very fast hehe
Tbh I’ve heard of them only a year ago, and ate them from Biedronka. Quite good, but i don’t buy sweets from the bakery often so i sid to had an opportunity to eat it since then
Tak, więcej niż jedenego 🐖
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