Croatian Poppy Seed Roll (Hrvatska makovnjača)

Hrvatska makovnjača, also known as Croatian Poppy Seed Roll, is a traditional Croatian pastry that is popular during holidays and special occasions. This sweet and nutty roll is a delightful treat that is perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Croatian Poppy Seed Roll (Hrvatska makovnjača)

Ingredients

  • 1 package of puff pastry
  • 1 cup ground poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the ground poppy seeds, sugar, milk, butter, and honey. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the filling cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the puff pastry and spread the poppy seed filling evenly over the surface.
  3. Roll up the pastry tightly and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top with the beaten egg.
  4. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown. Let it cool before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
5g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Saucepan Pastry brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the Croatian Poppy Seed Roll with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful dessert experience.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to tightly roll the pastry to prevent the filling from spilling out during baking.

Cost

$10