Chewy bread with a hole in the middle - round, and 3-4 inches in diameter. The origin is Russian-Jewish. Can come with many types of toppings on it. Dough is boiled then baked with toppings such as onion, garlic, poppy seeds etc. Flavors can also be kneaded into the dough. On the east coast, usually used as a breakfast bread but can also be used as a sandwich bread.