Polish Poppy Seed Cake – Makowiec Recipe
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Polish Poppy Seed Cake – Makowiec Recipe
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Makowiec, a Polish poppy seed roll, is a traditional Easter and Christmas treat filled with poppy seeds, nuts, and dried fruit, perfect with tea or coffee.
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Ingredients
Yeast dough (Note)
- 25 g fresh yeast 0.9 oz OR 7 g/ 0.25 oz active dry yeast
- 250 ml lukewarm milk 1 cup + 1 tablespoon
- 30 g granulated sugar 2 ¼ tablespoon
- 400 g all-purpose flour 14 oz/ 3 ⅓ cups
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 egg yolk Note 2
- 50 g unsalted butter 2 oz/ scant ¼ cup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 2 egg whites
- 220 g poppy seeds ground, 8 oz/ 1 ½ cups, Note 3
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons dried blueberries Note 4
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 80 g sugar ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon
- 100 ml milk ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons
Assembling:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk
Glaze:
- 75 g powdered sugar 2.5 oz/ ¾ cup
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice or milk or water, as needed
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Instructions
Dough:
- Proof yeast: If using fresh yeast, crumble it in a small bowl. If using active dry yeast, place it in the bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of the already measured sugar, 2 tablespoons of the measured flour, and a little lukewarm milk from the measured milk. Just enough milk to form a thick paste. Mix well and leave to stand for about 5-10 minutes, covered, in a warm place. It should double its volume. 25 g fresh yeast / 0.9 oz OR 7 g/ 0.25 oz active dry yeast + 2 teaspoon sugar + 2 tablespoon flour + a little milk
- Melt butter: In the meantime, melt the butter and let it cool slightly.50 g unsalted butter/ 2 oz/ scant ¼ cup
- Combine: Place the flour into a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer using the dough hooks. Add salt and the remaining sugar. Mix well. Add the lukewarm milk, melted butter, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and yeast mixture. Mix well with a spoon. 400 g all-purpose flour/ 14 oz/ 3 ⅓ cups + ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt + 30 g granulated sugar/ 2 ¼ tablespoon + 250 ml lukewarm milk/ 1 cup + 1 tablespoon + butter + 1 egg yolk + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract + yeast mix
- Knead: with a mixer with dough hooks or stand mixer for about 5 minutes or until elastic and smooth.
- Let rise: Place the dough in a clean bowl, cover with a kitchen cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size. (Note 5)
Filling:
- Make the filling while the dough rises.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff.2 egg whites
- Mix: In another bowl, mix the ground poppy seeds, raisins, blueberries, walnuts, and sugar.220 g poppy seeds/ 8 oz/ 1 ½ cups + 2 tablespoons raisins + 2 tablespoons dried blueberries + 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts + 80 g sugar/ ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon
- Combine: Heat the milk until boiling. Pour it over the poppy seed mixture and mix well. Set aside to cool. Fold in the egg whites.100 ml milk/ ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons
Assemble the roll:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 350°F. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.1 tablespoon butter
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface, about 1 cm/ 0.5 inches thick and about 40x30 cm/ 15x12 inches large. Brush with the melted butter. Spread the filling on top.
- Roll up and close the ends well so that the filling doesn't spill during baking. Then, place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, seam side down.
- Egg wash: Mix the egg yolk and the milk and brush the roll with the mixture.1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon milk
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until golden and baked through. Let cool on a wire rack.
Glaze:
- Mix the powdered sugar with enough lemon juice (or milk or water) to form a thick, pourable glaze. Drizzle over the cooled roll. Sprinkle with a few poppy seeds if you have any left.75 g powdered sugar/ 2.5 oz/ ¾ cup + 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
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Notes
- Scale: Use a digital kitchen scale to measure the ingredients; it will give you the most precise results, ensuring the best bakes possible (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab).
- Eggs: You will need a total of 2 eggs, both separated. One egg yolk for the dough and one for the brush. Both egg whites are for the filling.
- Poppy seeds: If they are not ground, you can easily do it in the food processor. They will be finer but should not become a powder.
- Dried fruit: The exact amount of other dried fruit or berries can be used instead.
- The rising time depends on how warm your kitchen is and the type of yeast you are using. If using fresh yeast, check after one hour already; dough made with fresh yeast always rises faster.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
74mg
(3%)
Potassium
249mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
196IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
272mg
(27%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 196IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 272mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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