Makowiec, traditional Polish cake

The Makowiec is made with poppy seeds and, according to Polish tradition, they represent a sign of abundance and fertility and are therefore a symbol of good luck. To ensure you have some every day, prepare Makowiec throughout the year, to enjoy in the morning with a hot tea or coffee.

Makowiec, a traditional Polish sweet

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The Makowiec is made with poppy seeds and, according to Polish tradition, they represent a sign of abundance and fertility and therefore are a symbol of good luck. 

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Course: Sweet

Cuisine: Polish

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

Filling ingredients

• 125 gr poppy seeds
• 20 gr walnut halves
• 30 gr raisins
• 30 gr candied orange in cubes
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 pcs eggs
• 200 gr powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon vodka

Dough ingredients

• 200 gr plain flour
• 3 pcs eggs yolk
• 10 gr yeast
• 40 gr powdered sugar
• 100 ml milk
• 55 gr butter
• 1 packet vanillin

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Work surface
• Rolling pin
• Plastic wrap (to cover during rising)
• Baking tray
• Parchment paper
• Sharp knife (to trim edges)
• Spoon
• Silicone spatula (to spread the filling evenly)
• Sugar shaker (for powdered sugar or glaze)

Method

 

Dough preparation

1. Dissolve the yeast in 25 ml of warm milk, a teaspoon of sugar, and a tablespoon of flour.
2. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes in a warm place.
3. Then, beat the egg yolks with sugar to obtain a creamy mixture.

1. Add vanillin, flour, 75 ml of warm milk, yeast, and melted butter (cooled).
2. Once a smooth, elastic dough forms, cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for a couple of hours.

Filling preparation

1. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: first, put the poppy seeds in a bowl covered with boiling water and let them sit under a lid for half an hour.
2. After draining and squeezing, blend them and add crushed walnuts, raisins, candied orange cubes, melted and cooled butter, and vodka.
3. Beat the egg yolks with the powdered sugar and separately whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4. Then combine everything to make the filling.

Assembly

1. Roll out the risen dough, then cover with the filling, leaving a border of a couple of centimeters.
2. Roll up and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, with the seam facing down.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30 minutes.
4. Bake in preheated oven at 180°C for 45 minutes.
5. Decorate to taste with candied fruits, sugar glaze, and poppy seeds.