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Kūčiukai

Cultural Context

Kūčiukai are traditional Lithuanian Christmas Eve pastries, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. These small, sweet bread bites are often served alongside a festive meal known as Kūčios, which includes twelve dishes representing the twelve apostles. While they are deeply rooted in Lithuanian culture, variations of these pastries can be found in other Eastern European countries, showcasing the region's rich culinary heritage.

LTLTdessert
6 servings
Servings4
100 grams poppy seeds
4 cups flour
butter
sugar
milk
yeast
1

Make a simple yeast dough with butter, sugar, milk, and yeast.

2

Add 100 grams of poppy seeds to the dough.

3

Measure and sift 4 cups of flour into the mixture.

4

Knead the dough and let it rise in a warm place.

5

Knead the dough again after it rises, and let it rise one more time.

6

Preheat the oven.

7

Take small pieces of dough, shape them into worms, and cut them into smaller pieces.

8

Place the cut pieces on a baking sheet and bake them.

Equipment Needed

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