Gluten-Free Polish Poppy Seed Roll (Makowiec Bez Glutena) Recipe

A gluten-free Polish poppy seed roll, also known as makowiec bez glutena, offers a traditional adaptation for a classic dessert.

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Prepare poppy seed filling; set aside.

  3. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm milk.

  4. In a mixer, combine flour, xanthan gum, sugar, salt, and eggs. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups warm milk, butter, and yeast mixture; beat until smooth.

  5. Scrape dough into a greased bowl, dust with flour, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.

  6. Punch down dough, turn onto a floured surface, divide in half, and shape each into a rectangle.

  7. Spread half of the filling on each dough rectangle, roll up tightly, and tuck the ends under.

  8. Place on a lined pan, cover, and let rise again until doubled.

  9. Brush tops of rolls with melted butter.

  10. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until golden brown.

  11. Remove from oven, cool, and dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 374 kcal
Carbohydrate: 43 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Sodium: 152 mg
Sugar: 13 g
Fat: 19 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g