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makowiec

50+ Year-Old Makowiec Recipe – Irresistible Polish Treat


  • Author: Emma Schweitzer
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large roll (10-12 servings) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Makowiec is a traditional Polish poppy seed roll, often served during holidays and special occasions. It features a sweet yeast dough filled with a rich poppy seed mixture.


Ingredients

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  • 500g all-purpose flour
  • 50g sugar
  • 1 packet (7g) dry yeast
  • 250ml warm milk
  • 1 egg
  • 100g butter, melted
  • 300g ground poppy seeds
  • 150g honey
  • 50g raisins
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk for brushing

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
  2. Add warm milk, egg, and melted butter. Knead until smooth.
  3. Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  4. Combine poppy seeds, honey, raisins, and vanilla for the filling.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
  6. Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
  7. Roll the dough tightly into a log.
  8. Place on a baking sheet, seam side down.
  9. Brush with egg yolk.
  10. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35-40 minutes.

Notes

  • Let the roll cool before slicing.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For a richer taste, add chopped nuts to the filling.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Polish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: makowiec, poppy seed roll, Polish dessert