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Polish gingerbread

Toruń gingerbread (Polish: pierniki toruńskie, German: Thorner Lebkuchen) is a traditional Polishgingerbread that has been produced since the Middle Ages in the city of Toruń.^[1]

History

Old Polish sayings connect Toruń with making of some form of gingerbread, and the expansion of the craft, which started in the 13th century.^[2][3]

A considerable factor behind the development of gingerbread-making in Toruń was its excellent location.

Situated on high-quality soil, the area provided fine wheat for flour, while nearby villages provided honey.^[2] The necessary spices were brought from remote countries, mainly India, via a route through the Black Sea and Lwów to the Holy Roman Empire, where the spices were transported by north-German trade companies.

Some also came by sea to the port of Gdańsk.

The very first mention of Toruń gingerbread comes from and speaks of a local baker called Niclo