Makowiec (Polish Poppy Seed Roll)
A soft yeasted roll with a dark swirl of sweet poppy seed filling. A Christmas and Easter favourite across Poland.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.42 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, 60 g sugar and a pinch of salt. Add the warm milk, melted butter and 1 egg and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and stretchy. Cover and prove for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 2
Meanwhile, simmer the poppy seeds in 250 ml milk with 80 g sugar for 15 minutes until thick. Stir in the raisins, vanilla and orange zest and cool.
15 min - 3
Roll the dough into a 30 by 40 cm rectangle. Spread the filling on top, leaving a 2 cm border, and roll up tightly from the long edge.
- 4
Place seam side down on a lined baking tray. Cover and prove for 30 minutes.
30 min - 5
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Brush with the second beaten egg and bake for 40 minutes until deep golden.
40 min - 6
Cool on a rack before slicing.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.