Veka

Veka is a white bread variety that is similar to the famous French baguette, commonly found in Czech, Slovak, and Polish cuisines. Made with yeasted wheat dough, it is usually shaped into small loaves, shorter and wider than the traditional baguette. When baked, the loaves attain a golden-brown crust, while the center stays soft and airy. It appears under various names and it is one of the most common bread varieties found in many Central and Eastern European countries. In the Czech Republic, it is usually used as a base for the open-faced chlebíčky sandwiches, when the slices are topped with various condiments and then served as a quick buffet snack.