Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of a traditional Polish Poppy Seed Cake, known as Makowiec. This sweet treat is a delightful combination of poppy seeds, raisins, and walnuts wrapped in a soft, fluffy dough, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Soak and Grind Poppy Seeds: Warm milk, pour over poppy seeds, let soak, then grind into a paste.
- Prepare Yeast Mixture: Dissolve yeast in warm water and let it bloom.
- Make Dough: Cream butter and sugar, beat in eggs and vanilla, then mix in yeast, flour, and salt.
- Add Flavorings: Fold in poppy seed paste, honey, raisins, lemon zest, and walnuts.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough, form a log, let it rise, then bake until golden.
- Finish and Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding dried fruits or different nuts.
- This cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
