Polish Makowiec (Poppy Seed Roll)
A Polish sweet yeasted roll filled with poppy seeds, nuts and candied fruit. Makes 8 servings.
This version presents makowiec as a brioche-style roll with a cooked, ground poppy-seed filling. The recipes consulted vary in dough-to-filling proportions, added fruit and baking time; this version uses almonds, candied orange peel and raisins.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Tree nuts
Sliced almonds
Ingredients without verified allergen data 15
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Poppy seeds, Wheat flour, Fresh baker’s yeast, Milk, Eggs, Egg yolks, Sugar for the dough, Butter for the dough, Salt, Lemon zest, Sugar for the filling, Butter for the filling, Candied orange peel, Raisins, Egg whites.
Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.
Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.
Method
- 01
Cook and grind the poppy seeds
Cook the poppy seeds in plenty of water for 30 minutes. Drain them very well and grind them into a paste.
Ready to continue when: The seeds are soft, well drained and ground into a paste with no whole seeds remaining.
30 min - 02
Prepare the filling base
Melt the butter for the filling in a saucepan; add the filling sugar, ground poppy seeds, flaked almonds, candied orange peel and raisins. Cook, stirring, for 10–15 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The butter is melted and the filling looks cohesive, with no loose sugar at the bottom.
15 min - 03
Knead and let the dough rise
Dissolve the yeast in the milk. Mix with the wheat flour, eggs, egg yolks, dough sugar, dough butter, salt and lemon zest. Knead until smooth and elastic; cover and let rise until doubled in volume.
Ready to continue when: The dough is smooth and elastic and has doubled in volume.
- 04
Finish the filling
Let the poppy mixture cool. Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold them into the cooled filling.
Ready to continue when: The egg whites are incorporated and the filling remains light and even.
- 05
Fill and roll
Roll the dough out into a rectangle, spread the filling evenly over it and roll it up. Seal the seam and tuck the ends underneath.
Ready to continue when: The filling is enclosed in a compact roll, with the seam sealed and the ends tucked under.
- 06
Let the roll rise
Place the roll on a baking tray and let it rise for 60 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The roll has increased in volume and the dough looks puffier.
60 min - 07
Bake
Heat the oven to 180 °C and bake the roll for 45–50 minutes, until golden. If it browns too soon, cover it with aluminum foil and finish baking.
Temperature: 180 °C / 356 °FReady to continue when: The surface is golden and the roll is baked through; a skewer inserted into it comes out clean.
50 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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