Polish Makowiec (Poppy Seed Roll)
A tender Polish sweet bread rolled around poppy seeds, honey, raisins, walnuts, and orange zest.
Equipment
- Stand mixer or mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk warm
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
Poppy Seed Filling
- 8 oz ground poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tbsp walnuts chopped
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Make Dough and Filling:
- Mix the flour, warm milk, sugar, yeast, melted butter, eggs, and salt into a soft dough. Knead until smooth, cover, and let rise until doubled.
- Combine the poppy seeds, sugar, honey, raisins, walnuts, orange zest, and vanilla.
Roll and Bake:
- Roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread the filling evenly, leaving a small border, then roll it into a log and place seam-side down on parchment.
- Cover and let rise briefly. Heat the oven to 350 F and bake until golden and cooked through, about 35 to 40 minutes.
Cool and Serve:
- Cool completely before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon glaze if desired.
Notes
- Poppy seed filling should be thick enough to spread without running.
- Ground walnuts or candied orange peel make welcome additions to the filling.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 190mgFiber: 4gSugar: 25g