bulka

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)A bread roll; a bun.

   “WOODWARD’S OWN Bulka Rings / Superb yeast-raised pastry; Chocolate-Cinnamon filled, each 49ᶜ”

   “And the best of breads by Moshe of East Houston St. / Challah Loaf / Corn Bread, Russian or Light Rye / Mandel Bread (sweet or chocolate) / Bulka Rolls”

   “Quick, Zinka, my sweet donut, my lovely piece of bulka. […] Didn’t know the difference between a bulka and a Bialy.”

   “Ah yes, Polish appetites with their kielbasas, bulka rolls, babka (cakes), and tortes.”

   “Waiting in anticipation to bite into Granny Bertha’s delicious, freshly baked bulkas made the fast all-the-more torturous.”

2. (countable, uncountable)A type of Slavic bread.

   “Here and there one bit into a bulka or a piece of black bread, just doughy bread with no butter or jam smeared on it.”

   “Baehr’s Giant Market Brings You RUBEL’S FAMOUS BREAD / Known For Quality / Highest Priced Bread in Town / Enjoy a new taste thrill / Egg Bread—Square Loaf—Bulka—Twist—Long Bulka”

   “Syrup prepared by boiling watermelons was delicious when eaten with white bulka and was frequently used for supper.”

   “Sitting down with a slice of bulka and a hot cup of tea seemed like the perfect late afternoon snack.”

   “The ladies experienced all the steps of bulka baking and went home proudly with a loaf to share with their loved ones.”