Croatian Makovnjača (Poppy Seed Roll Cake)

Croatian Makovnjača (Poppy Seed Roll Cake)

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Makovnjača is a traditional Croatian pastry that feels both humble and festive. At first glance, it looks like a simple rolled cake, yet inside it holds a rich,

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Cooking tools:

  • Rolling pin
  • Microplane
  • Pastry brush
  • Kitchen scale
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Cooling rack
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Kitchen towel
  • Stove
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 300 g plain flour
  • 7 g dried yeast (or 20g fresh yeast)
  • 120 ml warm milk
  • 50 g sugar
  • 40 g unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Pinch of salt
  • 150 g ground poppy seeds
  • 60 g sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla sugar (or extract)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 40 g raisins (optional)
  • 20 g unsalted butter
  • 1 egg (beaten (for brushing))
  • Icing sugar (optional, for dusting)

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