World Flavors Cookbook

Makowiec (Poppy Seed Roll)

The quintessential Polish Christmas dessert. A delicate yeast dough rolled around a thick, rich paste of ground poppy seeds, honey, and nuts.

Cuisine: Poland

Ingredients

• Dough: 500g flour, 3 yolks, 100g sugar, 100g butter, yeast, milk
• Filling: 500g poppy seeds (ground), 3 egg whites, 100g honey, walnuts, raisins, orange peel

Instructions

1. Cook and grind poppy seeds (or use ready paste). Mix with whites, honey, and nuts.
2. Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread the filling.
3. Roll tightly like a cigar. Wrap in parchment paper (leaving a little room for rising).
4. Bake at 180°C for 40 minutes.