World Flavors Cookbook

Kołacz (Polish Wedding Cake)

An ancient Slavic ritual bread or cake. Today, it is usually a rich yeast dough filled with sweet cheese or poppy seeds, topped with a lattice pattern.

Cuisine: Poland

Ingredients

• 500g flour, 100g butter, 3 yolks
• 200ml milk, 100g sugar, yeast
• Filling: 500g sweet twaróg cheese or poppy seed paste

Instructions

1. Make a rich yeast dough and let it rise.
2. Divide into two parts. Roll out one part as the base.
3. Spread the filling. Use the second part to create a lattice or decorative top.
4. Bake at 180°C until golden.