Makowiec, a traditional Polish sweet
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.
Equipment
- Plastic wrap (to cover during rising)
- Sharp knife (to trim edges)
- Silicone spatula (to spread the filling evenly)
- Sugar shaker (for powdered sugar or glaze)
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
Instructions
Dough preparation
- Dissolve the yeast in 25 ml of warm milk, a teaspoon of sugar, and a tablespoon of flour.
- Cover and let rise for 15 minutes in a warm place.
- Then, beat the egg yolks with sugar to obtain a creamy mixture.
- Add vanillin, flour, 75 ml of warm milk, yeast, and melted butter (cooled).
- Once a smooth, elastic dough forms, cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for a couple of hours.
Filling preparation
- 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.
- After draining and squeezing, blend them and add crushed walnuts, raisins, candied orange cubes, melted and cooled butter, and vodka.
- Beat the egg yolks with the powdered sugar and separately whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Then combine everything to make the filling.
Assembly
- Roll out the risen dough, then cover with the filling, leaving a border of a couple of centimeters.
- Roll up and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, with the seam facing down.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in preheated oven at 180°C for 45 minutes.
- Decorate to taste with candied fruits, sugar glaze, and poppy seeds.
