Makowiec

Name: Makowiec
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 500g all-purpose flour; 7g instant yeast; 80g sugar; 100g butter, melted; 2 eggs; 150ml warm milk; 300g poppy seeds, ground; 100g honey; 80g raisins; 50g candied orange peel; Zest of 1 lemon; 1 egg white; Powdered sugar glaze

Makowiec (mah-KOH-vyets)

Poppy Seed Roll

⏱ Prep Time 4 hours

📈 Difficulty Hard

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 350 kcal

A rich, spiraling yeast roll filled with a dense, sweet poppy seed paste laced with honey, raisins, and citrus — the crown jewel of Polish holiday baking.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 8.0g

Carbs 48.0g

Fat 14.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

stand mixer baking sheet rolling pin grinder for poppy seeds

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wooden cutting board

Garnishes: powdered sugar glaze, candied orange

Accompaniments: coffee, tea

Ingredients

500g all-purpose flour
7g instant yeast
80g sugar
100g butter, melted
2 eggs
150ml warm milk
300g poppy seeds, ground
100g honey
80g raisins
50g candied orange peel
Zest of 1 lemon
1 egg white
Powdered sugar glaze

Instructions

1
Mix flour, yeast, sugar. Add melted butter, eggs, and warm milk. Knead into a smooth dough. Rise 1.5 hours.
2
Scald ground poppy seeds with boiling water, drain. Mix with honey, raisins, candied peel, lemon zest, and beaten egg white.
3
Roll dough into a large rectangle. Spread poppy seed filling evenly, leaving a border.
4
Roll up tightly into a log. Place seam-down on a lined baking sheet. Let rise 30 min.
5
Bake at 180C (350F) for 40-45 min until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
6
Cool completely. Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze and slice.

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Did You Know?

In Polish tradition, the spiral of poppy seeds inside makowiec symbolizes abundance and prosperity for the coming year.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

stand mixer
baking sheet
rolling pin
grinder for poppy seeds

Garnishing

powdered sugar glaze, candied orange

Accompaniments

coffee, tea

The Story Behind Makowiec

Makowiec has been central to Polish Christmas traditions since medieval times, when poppy seeds were believed to bring good luck. The laborious preparation — grinding seeds, building the yeast dough — is a communal family ritual that marks the start of holiday preparations.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed christmas and easter 📜 Origins: Medieval

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