Makowiec 500g - Polish Poppy Seed Cake

£13.90

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Makowiec is a traditional Polish poppy seed cake. The irresistible roll of soft pastry is made with a rich filling of ground poppy seeds and sweet spices.

What is it?

Makowiec is a popular festive delicacy in Poland. This iconic pastry is typically served as a dessert during Christmas and also enjoyed to celebrate Polish Easter, as poppy seeds are associated with prosperity and good fortune in folk traditions.

You can enjoy this delicious poppy seed cake on its own, with a cup of tea or coffee, or you can enhance it with a layer of icing sugar glaze and a sprinkle of chopped nuts.

It comes with a Best Before date of 30 days from the day of your purchase, so you can enjoy this festive treat throughout the year. We ship the pastry in special protective packaging to ensure it arrives ready to serve, looking and tasting its best.

How is it made?

The recipe for makowiec 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 cake 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.

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.