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Drain thoroughly and grind them twice using a fine-mesh meat grinder until a white paste begins to appear.","group":"Filling Prep","title":"Rinse the poppy seeds","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Filling Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Prepare the leaven by mixing the yeast with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 cup of warm milk. Let it stand in a warm place for 15 minutes until frothy.","group":"Dough Prep","title":"Prepare the leaven","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Dough Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, and the yeast leaven. Knead the dough, gradually adding the melted butter. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.","group":"Dough Prep","title":"Combine the flour, remaining sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, and the yeast leaven","timerMinutes":90,"sourceTitle":"Dough Prep"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Mix the ground poppy seeds with honey, raisins, and chopped walnuts. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the poppy seed mixture.","group":"Filling Assembly","title":"Mix the ground poppy seeds","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Divide the dough into two equal parts. Roll each out into a rectangle about 1 cm (0.4 in) thick. Spread the poppy seed filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 2 cm (0.8 in) border.","group":"Shaping","title":"Divide the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Roll the dough tightly like a jelly roll. Wrap each roll in parchment paper, leaving about 1-2 cm of space between the dough and the paper for rising. Bake at 180°C (356°F) for about 35-40 minutes until golden brown.","group":"Baking","title":"Roll the dough tightly like a jelly roll","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"To ensure the poppy seeds are flavorful, they must be scalded and ground twice. Wrapping the roll in parchment paper during baking helps maintain its perfect cylindrical shape and prevents the dough from cracking.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Polish","Ukrainian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["fine-mesh meat grinder","parchment paper","rolling pin","mixing bowls","baking sheet"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs","tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"hard","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"rolls","note":"Each roll provides about 6-8 thick slices"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The poppy seed filling can be prepared 1-2 days in advance and kept in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container to prevent drying out.","reheatingNotes":"Serve at room temperature."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmakowiec_9a6cd461ab%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=3a312d79-deea-442e-afc1-e1f077154d8b","imageAlt":"Makowiec (Poppy Seed Roll) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["poppy seeds","yeast roll","traditional","christmas","easter","sweet bread"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Makowiec (Poppy Seed Roll)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:35:29.697Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:35:29.697Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_a5ad8ae0d0","slug":"kysil","title":"Kysil","description":"A traditional Ukrainian fruit drink thickened with starch, offering a smooth, velvety texture and vibrant berry flavor.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["dessert","sauce"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_a5ad8ae0d0%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d0b37907-2b48-4d5c-9e4c-f8c226144ba1","imageAlt":"Kysil — recipe cover","tags":["kysil","fruit drink","berry dessert","ukrainian recipe","gluten-free drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"palacinke_aafe8b93f5","slug":"palacinke-eastern-european-crepes","title":"Palačinke (Eastern European Crepes)","description":"Thin, delicate, and versatile Eastern European crepes that can be served sweet with jam or savory with cheese. 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