Description
The Andruty Kaliskie PGI are thin wafers produced with raw materials in the following quantities: 10 l of water, 470-1000 gr of sugar, 5-6 kg of wheat flour and 150-200 ml of rape oil.
Production Area
The production area of Andruty Kaliskie PGI is within the administrative boundaries of the city of Kalisz, Kalisz District, Greater Poland Province.
Production Method
Production starts with the careful mixing of the ingredients to form an uniform, thick, smooth dough which is left to stand for at least 30 minutes. The closed waffle irons called andruciarki are heated to a temperature of around 180°C, and a portion of dough is placed on the hot, greased, lower plate of the waffle iron, then the two plates are pressed together. After 30-40 seconds of cooking the waffle iron is opened and the baked wafers are collected. The edges of the piled wafers are trimmed using a knife or file, giving them a circular shape. The Andruty Kaliskie PGI must be immediately packaged at the place of production in view of its fragility and susceptibility to damp.
Appearance and Flavour
The Andruty Kaliskie PGI are thin wafers with regular edges, 15 to 17 cm in diameter and 0.8 to 1.5 mm thick. Their colour is light cream to straw through to golden brown and slightly shiny. They are delicate, slightly sweet in taste, crisp, smooth and dry.
History
The history of Andruty Kaliskie PGI is linked to the written records which document the production of this speciality in the region, dates from the mid-19th century. The tradition of the andruty kaliskie has an important place in the history of the Kalisz city, where some of the customs in 1950 was for the families to go strolling on Sundays in the park by the Prosna River. At that time, the andruty kaliskie appeared and started to be sold to the promenaders. They were made in bakeries, houses, country manors and many shops. They were also sold in these locations, although the most important place by far, with cult status, has always been the city park.
Gastronomy
The Andruty Kaliskie PGI is best kept in a cool dry place.
Marketing
The product is sold as Andruty Kaliskie PGI. They are packed into heat-sealed polypropylene bags of various weights, these bags may be packed in small boxes or envelopes.
Distinctive Features
The particularity of the Andruty Kaliskie PGI is the peculiar baking method in the waffle irons, two round, smooth iron plates connected by a hinge, originating form the 19th century, initially manufactured by blacksmiths. The andruty kaliskie are alive in the collective memory of the city, and their taste recall childhood memories of many people.
