Lithuania – Breakfast Juoda Duona su Medumi – Rye Bread with Honey

Breakfast Juoda Duona su Medumi – Rye Bread with Honey is a simple yet sacred Lithuanian staple made by slicing dense black rye bread and topping it with golden honey, and at munch classes, you’ll learn how to balance bitterness and sweetness in this rustic pairing. Munch classes teach you how to select traditional sourdough rye, slice it thick, and pair it with local honey for a breakfast that’s both grounding and energizing.

Breakfast Juoda Duona su Medumi – Rye Bread with Honey is deeply rooted in Lithuanian agrarian life, and munch classes explore how rye bread has been a symbol of strength and survival for centuries. The proverb “Be duonos nėra pusryčių” (“Without bread, there is no breakfast”) is shared at munch classes to reflect the cultural reverence for this daily ritual.