Makowiec is definitely the most Polish of Polish cakes. But whatever the volume of poppy seed stuffed into it ... When I was little I used to make it with my Grandma. It looks like a strudel but the ...

Polish immigrants ... s very labor intensive so we make it only for Christmas,” says Barczyk. There are no shortcuts to making the dough, but using canned poppy seed filling is a time-saver ...

In a spice grinder, pulse the poppy seeds with the remaining 2 tablespoons ... Cut 4 slits across the top of each strudel and freeze until well-chilled, about 15 minutes. Bake the 2 strudels ...