Mákos Guba – Hungarian Poppy Seed Bread Pudding

Hungarian Poppy Seed Bread Pudding

Mákos guba is a popluar dessert in Hungary that is baked for Christmas. It contains poppy seeds which was orginally meant as a fertility charm, to ensure a plentiful harvest in the coming year.

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/4 cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup (100 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 1/2 cups (620 ml) whole milk
2 tbsp dark rum
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups (6 slices) day-old bread cubes
1/4 cup (45 grams) poppy seeds
2-3 tbsp honey
1/4 cup (32 grams) confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C) and butter a 3-qt baking dish.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs until the yolks and whites are blended. Whisk in the melted butter, brown sugar, milk, rum, and vanilla.

Add the bread cubes into the prepared baking dish and drizzle egg mixture over it.

Bake for about 30 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the liquid is absorbed by the bread. Meanwhile, grind the poppy seeds in a food processor or coffee grinder.

Remove pudding from oven and sprinkle with poppy seeds and honey. Place back in oven for additional 10 minutes.

When pudding is done, add a dusting of confectioners’ sugar and serve hot.

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Tags: hungarian food, Hungarian Poppy Seed Bread Pudding

Category: Desserts, Holidays