Cooking at a domestic school is taught only in technology lessons, and even then - with an emphasis on girls. Therefore, quite often, the young generation can either hear the names of folk dishes in the family or in some film, or subtract in fiction. But the classic pampushka is a little clot of happiness for all lovers of delicious food. She is especially good with garlic and borsch. But where did it come from and what other meanings does the colorful word have?
German roots
The concept itself implies small-sized dumplings or pancakes. Philologists and culinary specialists immediately point to several potential sources of your favorite dish:
It is impossible to establish the exact etymology. However, a hypothetical ancestor from Germany is decomposed into a “pan” Pfanne and a “pie” Kuchen. Since pies are always made with a filling, as well as some variants of a loafer, the meanings of words are brought together as closely as possible. Also remember that until the 19th century, the dish is mentioned in cookbooks under the name “pies”:
French pesard - reared;
Italian pezzo - a piece.
Gastronomy
Initially, miniature dumplings gained particular popularity in the territory of southern and southeastern Ukraine, from where they later spread to other areas. Prepared from pastry with yeast. Most often, cooks refuse to fry, preferring a complex baking process with an intermediate step of steaming. Small spherical products the size of a walnut or a little more often served with piquant sauces based on onions or garlic.
Friendly Joke
A beautiful ruddy bun could not remain without additional meanings! She is too attractive in the eyes of the common people. Therefore, a new interpretation has appeared for the donuts:
ruddy girl, woman;
any full person.
The definition itself is harmless, even humorous. It serves as a beautiful euphemism for the word “fatty”, shifting the emphasis from high weight to magnificent forms and a memorable, cheerful appearance. Although within the framework of a specific conversation, the speaker lays the final meaning with the help of context, intonation.
Everyday communication
No matter how much time has passed, a dumpling is an invariable charge of vivacity! If by its basic meaning it can be safely eaten to diversify the diet, then the portable should be used only in conversations with loved ones or as a compliment. It may not be suitable for official communication, but it will help to cheer up others, demonstrate friendliness and start a conversation with a person you like!