Poppy Seed Roll

Makowiec (Mahk-o-vjetz), Poland’s iconic poppy seed pastry is one of the main desserts served at the Christmas table of Poles all around the world! Although it has a very big importance and symbolism around the Christmas holiday, specifically, it's also a well known, and popular national Polish dessert all year round. Anyone familiar with Polish cuisine is no stranger to this dessert which is made as a sweet yeast pastry roll, filled with a rich, bittersweet filling of poppy seed, minced walnuts or chestnuts and (sometimes) raisins. It's topped with a powdered sugar glaze sprinkled with extra poppy seeds. It's a very unique and characteristic taste is sure to be enjoyed and remembered!

As an interesting side note, in Poland during Christmas, dishes with poppy seeds are considered to be a sign of prosperity, fertility and abundance for the upcoming new year. That's why it's important to have at least one during the holiday season!

Weight: 11" half, approx 2.5lb