Makivnyk | Poppy Seed Roll

With slight variations, this dough is used for many baked products all over Ukraine. It is used for small, round pastries called pampUshky (there are also deep-fried pampushKY, which are similar to doughnuts). Savory garlicky pampushky are known to be served with borsch. Sweet ones can be plain or filled with fresh berries, jam (povydlo), poppy seed filling, and dusted with sugar powder. The same dough is used for pies, braided and intricately decorated loaves of sweet bread, and rolls. All these beautiful sweet types of bread are light and puffy, never overly sweet.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a bowl, measure and mix with a whisk all dry ingredients — flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Add an egg, warm milk, and soft butter. Mix and knead the dough until smooth. It takes about 8 to 10 minutes by hand.

Step 3

Shape the dough into a ball. Place it into a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let the dough double in a warm place. It'll take about 1.5-2 hours. You can flatten it and keep it refrigerated in a covered container for up to 48 hours.

Step 4

Using an electric coffee grinder, grind poppy seeds to a powder.

Step 5

In a saucepan, melt honey and butter on low heat. Add poppy seeds and brandy and cook for 5 minutes, constantly stirring. Make sure the heat is the lowest possible, or your mixture will be too dry and might burn. Add a few drops of water if needed. Stir, stir, stir. Turn off the heat.

Step 6

In a food processor, grind hazelnuts. Add poppy seed paste, zest, and process to mix well.

Step 7

Combine egg whites and powdered sugar. Whip a medium-stiff meringue. Add it to the poppy seed paste and mix well.

Step 8

Mix egg yolk and water with a silicone brush in a cup.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 375F.

Step 10

Roll the dough into a square 1/4" thick. Spread the poppy seed mixture as shown in the picture.

Step 11

Roll two sides towards the center.

Step 12

Secure the filling and turn the roll upside down.

Step 13

Decorate with hazelnuts.

Step 14

Brush with egg wash.

Step 15

Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 16

Let cool to room temperature before slicing.

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