Poppy seed & walnut roll: recipes
Poppy seed rolls are traditional sweet breads known throughout Central and Eastern Europe.
Overview
There are many types of cake and bread rolls that are made throughout Central and Eastern Europe.
One of the most popular is the poppy seed roll. These specialty treats are filled with walnuts or ground poppy seed in the center with a flaky golden crust around the edges. The dough is often flavored with lemon, orange zest or even rum.
In Hungary, these rolls are known as “beigli.” Elsewhere such as in Croatia, there known as “makovnjaca” (poppy seed roll) and orehnjaca (walnut roll). In Poland, their called “makowiec.”
You can also buy ready made poppy seed or walnut filling if you want to spend less time preparing the rolls.
Below are a few links for different recipes on how to make these delicious and unique rolls.
Recipes
Hungarian Walnut Roll Recipe With Step-By-Step Instructions – Desszert.com
http://desszert.eu/en/Bejgli-Hungarian_Walnut_Roll
Croatian Poppy Seed Roll Recipe – The Wordwide Gourmet
http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/recipes/makovnjaca-croatian-poppyseed-roll
Croatian Poppy Seed Roll Recipe – Canadian Living
http://www.canadianliving.com/food/cooking_school/cooking_class_croatian_poppy_seed_roll_recipe.php
Polish Poppy Seed Roll Recipe – The Fresh Loaf
http://www.thefreshloaf.com/recipes/makowiec
Poppy Seed Roll Recipe – Taste of Home
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Poppy-Seed-Roll
Walnut & Poppy Seed Rolls – BBC Good Food
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/8970/walnutpoppy-seed-rollsbeigli
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Oh wow! That photo looks so tasty! I’m going to have to check out those recipes and see if I can make something to bring to the inlaws for Easter.
Thanks!
You might want to try the palacsinta (dessert crepe) recipe as well. It’s very tasty, a lot of fun to make and you can include any filling or topping in it.
Oh yeah, congratulations on your website! I guess you’re in the club now.
I have found , from my Mom, the trick to making a great palacsinta is using a real cast iron fry pan!
I love making these and rooling them up with maple syrup or strawberry jelly!
where can i order on line the above poppy seed roll
Hi Dan,
You can try these online retailers that sell poppy seed rolls. Good luck with your search!
Bubba’s HomeBaked
https://store.bubbashomebaked.com
European Goodies
http://www.europeangoodies.com
Polana
http://www.polana.com
Bubbas Home Baked is great. Just lke my mom use to make. Although the cakes are smaller than my mom use to make, they are very tasty.
Thanks how bout a sweeter type like the roulade type ??
At Magyar Marketing, http://www.magyarmarketing.com, we also offer nut and poppy rolls/kalacs/biegli.
If you are making poppy rolls, fresh ground poppy is really best. If you like to bake, it is worth learning how to do. People love to receive specialty baked items as gifts–especially homemade with love! Grab a friend who also likes to bake and give it a try!
My mother is no longer around to make nut roll, and never taught us how. We actually stumbled upon this bakery on facebook. They can’t get any closer Mom’s!
http://buttermaidbakery.com
Hi Diane,
Thanks for your comment and for sharing your link! It’s always nice to get recommendations for places that sell poppy seed and nut rolls.
I would like to buy some poppy seed roll, but
I live in Newark Delaware. I have gone to
most of the bake shops too no avil. I was hoping to get some for the holiday.
Hi John,
Have you tired ordering from an online retailer? Here are some suggestions. Best of luck!
Polana.com
http://www.polana.com
Maries Nut Rolls
http://www.nutrolls.com
Podhale Deli Store Online
http://www.podhalestoreonline.com
The picture on your post looks just like the Makowiec that my husband grew up with! I’d like to learn how to make it for Easter, but haven’t found a recipe that looks just right. His neighbor who always made the bread lives a state away and doesn’t have a recipe to share with us (it’s “a little of this and a little of that” kind of thing).
Do you have a specific recipe for that picture? He likes the really moist bread without lemon or orange, and the buttery sugar frosting instead of the powdered sugar frosting… I haven’t found a recipe to match yet.
Thanks!
Hi Natalie,
I usually make my poppy seed roll like a sweet bread. If you’re looking to make it more like a cake that’s very moist, I would suggest trying these recipes below. You can always omit the lemon or orange rind and simply generously butter your roll before baking it in the oven. You can also add more butter on top before serving it.
I would highly recommend using a nut grinder or food processor to grind the poppy seeds. Otherwise, they get too bitter when baked. As well, ensure your dough isn’t too sticky or dense when you roll it out prior to adding the filling. Sometimes, this can really effect the overall result.
Best of luck with your baking!
http://www.annamariavolpi.com/makowiec.html
http://sylwiaseverydaygourmet.blogspot.com/2009/04/poppy-seed-roll-makowiec.html
I learned to love poppy seed pastries when I spent time in Ukraine. I’ve yearned for them ever since. I’m definitely making this one!
Is it true that poppy seeds can go rancid fairly quickly and should be kept in the freezer? Someone on tv said that so that’s where I put mine but I’m pretty gullible.
Hi Maureen,
I know poppy seeds last for about 6 months and are meant to be kept in air tight containers. I’ve never heard of them going rancid quickly though but I suppose you could freeze them if you’re hoping to keep them for a very long time. Anyhow, best of luck with your baking and Happy Easter!
I’m hungarian on my mother’s side. Maiden name “Markus” and her mother’s maden name was “Godri”.
We called these “Cullotch”. I’m sure the spelling is wrong, but this is what it sounded like.
Cul – Lotch
My grandparents died back in ’77 and ’78 and came to the USA in 1918. I don’t know what area of hungary they came from, but I miss them and my grandmothers cooking.
She did not use recipes for many things…she just made them and unfortunately, although my mom is 85 and still makes some things, she has no recipe for the nut rolls.
I’ll have to try these….she’d add golden raisins in her nut rolls
Hi, I always thought these were Kolachi?? That is what we called them in our house in NE Ohio, grandparents came directly from Hungary here to US. If known by a different name, perhaps that is why I cannot find any recipe for them? Also gets confusing with a folded apricot cookie of same name.
I just made 2 rolls yesterday and we also call them Kolach. I would love to be able to use the recipes but I only know how to use measurements such as Cup, teaspoon, Tablespoon and so on. Must be an American thing???
I’ve made my Babchi’s babka recipe and use the kolache filling as well as canned poppy seed. The kolache (walnut) filling does well, but the poppy seed always leaks out – any suggestions??
thanks!
Hi Rozi,
I’m not sure about your babka recipe, as it depends on the type of dough that you’re using. However, when I make my version of beigli (which is more of a sweet bread), I always fold the seams down before placing it in the oven. I also ensure there is enough space between the filling and the dough (about 2 inches) on all sides. Another reason for the filling to leak out is because the dough was not given enough time to settle and expand. Also avoid overfilling your dough which is hard I know because the more poppy seeds the better. Anyhow, I hope this gives you some further insight. Best wishes and Happy Holidays!