Makovnik 500g - Slovak Poppy Seed Roll

Makovnik is a Slovak poppy seed roll. This traditional pastry is crafted in an artisan bakery, featuring a rich filling of freshly ground poppy seeds.

You can enjoy this delicious treat on its own, or elevate it with a light dusting of icing sugar for an even sweeter treat.

In Slovakia, makovnik is a popular festive delicacy, traditionally served as a dessert during Christmas and also enjoyed to celebrate Easter.

How is it made?

The recipe for makovnik cake involves rolling out a dough, which is then generously filled with a sweet blend of freshly ground poppy seeds along with a mixture of dried and candied fruits. The filled pastry is tightly rolled up and brushed with egg yolk to achieve its characteristic marbled crust.

Each pastry is meticulously crafted at a multi-award-winning patisserie, following a cherished family recipe. A dedicated team of master confectioners expertly prepares the poppy seed pastry by hand.

We ship the poppy seed roll in specialized protective packaging to ensure it arrives looking and tasting its best, ready for serving.

The poppy seed pastry has a “Best Before” date of 28 days from the date of purchase, allowing you to enjoy this Christmas and Easter treat throughout the year.

It received 2* at the 2021 Great Taste Award.

Ingredients

Wheat flour, ground poppy seed, lard, sugar, biscuit crumbs, egg yolk, water, vanillin sugar, lemon peel, cinnamon, ground dried plum, yeast, salt.

May contain traces of milk, sesame, soy, sulphites and other tree nuts.