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Strucla Makowa

Irresistible Strucla Makowa Recipe for a Sweet Holiday Tradition


  • Author: Emma Schweitzer
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Strucla Makowa is a traditional Polish poppy seed roll, often enjoyed during holidays and special occasions. This sweet bread is filled with a rich poppy seed mixture and baked to perfection.


Ingredients

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  • 500g all-purpose flour
  • 250ml warm milk
  • 50g sugar
  • 10g dry yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 50g butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 200g ground poppy seeds
  • 100g honey
  • 50g raisins
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, salt, egg, and melted butter in a bowl. Add the yeast mixture and knead into a smooth dough.
  3. Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
  4. Combine ground poppy seeds, honey, raisins, and vanilla extract to make the filling.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
  6. Roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Place it on a baking sheet.
  7. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let it cool before slicing.

Notes

  • You can add chopped nuts to the filling for extra crunch.
  • Brush the top with egg wash before baking for a shiny finish.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Polish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Strucla Makowa, Polish poppy seed roll, traditional dessert, sweet bread