Ukrainian Poppy Seed Roll Recipe - Makivnyk Poppy Seed Bread! 🇺🇦

poppy seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds provide similar texture and nutrition.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with additional flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

Prepare the ingredients for the Ukrainian poppy seed rolls.

Soak the poppy seeds in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Grind the soaked poppy seeds in a food processor until fine.

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

Warm 160ml of milk and melt 90g of butter, then combine with the dry ingredients.

Add 1 beaten egg and the sachet of vanilla sugar to the mixture, and knead until smooth.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

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

Spread the ground poppy seed mixture evenly over the dough.

Sprinkle raisins and chopped walnuts over the poppy seed layer (if using).

Roll the dough tightly into a log and seal the edges.

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

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Bake the roll for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.

Allow to cool before drizzling with 45g of powdered sugar and 45g of honey.

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