Makivnyk (Poppy Seed Bun) Recipe – Chef's Pencil

Makivnyk (Poppy Seed Bun) Recipe – Chef's Pencil

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Poppy seeds are a symbol of success in Ukrainian culture which partly explains the love for this national cake.

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Usually an Easter and Christmas dessert Ukrainian Makivnyk is also baked for no special occasion at all. The soft tender yeast bread filled with moist poppy seeds is exactly what you need with your morning tea or coffee.

Ukrainians love poppy seeds and know how to use them. So if you see this ingredient in a recipe it is doomed to success. Don't be put off by the seemingly complicated instructions.

This bread bakes well and tastes even better. It also looks fantastic sliced – the contrast of black seeds and pale yellow dough rolled up like a snail makes up for the simplicity of the ingredients.