Traditional Makovnjača (Poppy Seed Roll)
Tradicionalno jelo · Croatian
A classic, rich, and sweet yeast-leavened pastry roll filled generously with a fragrant poppy seed and honey mixture. This is the quintessential Makovnjača, perfect for holidays and special occasions.
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Sastojci
- All-purpose flour500g
- Milk250ml
- Butter100g
- Granulated sugar100g
- Eggs2
- Active dry yeast7g
- Salt1 tsp
- Poppy seeds300g
- Honey150g
- Lemon zest1
- Rum2 tbsp
- Powdered sugarfor dusting
Koraci
- 1
Activate yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let it bloom.
- 2
Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one by one.
- 3
Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture and the butter-sugar-egg mixture.
- 4
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
- 5
Meanwhile, prepare the filling: grind poppy seeds, mix with honey, lemon zest, and rum. If too dry, add a little warm milk.
- 6
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large rectangle.
- 7
Spread the poppy seed filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.
- 8
Carefully roll up the dough from the long side to form a log.
- 9
Place the roll in a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet. Let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- 10
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. If it browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
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Let cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
