Top Polish Christmas Desserts You Need To Try!

poppy seeds

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide omega-3s while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Cranberries add a tart flavor, while sultanas are usually less costly.

Soak poppy seeds in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain and grind until fine.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture along with melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Prepare the filling by mixing ground poppy seeds, sugar, lemon zest, raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.

Spread the poppy seed filling evenly over the dough.

Roll the dough tightly into a log, sealing the edges.

Place the roll in a greased baking pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Bake the roll for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing.

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