Traditional Polish Poppy Seed Roll Recipe without Gluten (2024)

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Prep: 2 hrs

Cook: 60 mins

Total: 3 hrs

Servings: 32 servings

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When a reader asked me for a gluten-free version of poppy seed roll, that most traditional of all Eastern European desserts, I turned to Miriam Pearl, the author of Delicious Without, who is an expert at working with gluten-free flours. She converted my recipe into this tasty gluten-free version. Here's what Miriam had to say:
"All I did was replace 1 package of dry yeast with 1 tablespoon of dry yeast, replace 8 cups of all-purpose flour with 8 cups of Better Batter All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour (if you live in Canada, Better Batter products can be purchased through Delicious Without) which has xanthan gum but I added an extra 2 teaspoons of xanthan to that. The rest of the recipe is the same. Because gluten-free is heavier, it needs more yeast to lift it up."
Since Miriam's company is a non-dairy environment, she uses rice milk in place of regular milk and Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks in place of butter in my recipe and it works great. Here are more of my Eastern European Vegan/Vegetarian/Gluten-Free Recipes.

If you don't want to make your own poppy seed filling, you can substitute 2 11-ounce cans.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 2 (11-ounce) cans poppy seed filling, or homemade (recipe follows)

  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast

  • 2 cups warm milk, or rice milk

  • 8 cups gluten-free flour, more as needed

  • 2 teaspoons xanthan gum powder

  • 3/4 cup sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 5 large eggs

  • 4 ounces butter, or vegan butter, melted, more as needed

  • Confectioners' sugar, for garnish, optional

For Homemade Poppy Seed Filling

  • 1 pound poppy seeds, ground to a paste

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 6 ounces butter, or vegan butter, softened

  • 1 cup hot milk, or rice milk

  • 1 tablespoon lemon ​​zest

Steps to Make It

Make Your Own Poppy Seed Filling (optional)

  • If making your own filling, grind the poppy seeds in a poppy seed grinder, then combine with 1 cup sugar, 6 ounces softened butter or vegan butter, 1 cup hot milk or rice milk and zest of 1 lemon. Beat well and set aside.

Make the Dough

  1. Make the poppy seed filling and set aside. If using store-bought, put the filling in a medium bowl, stir, and set aside. In a small heatproof bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of the warm milk and set aside.

  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl, combine flour, xanthan gum powder, sugar, salt and eggs. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups warm milk, butter and yeast mixture. With the paddle attachment, or by hand, beat until smooth. Dough will be sticky at this point.

  3. Scrape dough into a clean, greased bowl. Sprinkle the top with a little flour and cover. Let stand in a warm place for 1 hour or until double in size, or follow this Quick Tip to cut the rise time.

  4. Punch down dough and turn out onto a floured surface. Divide dough in half and shape each half into a rectangle.

  5. Spread 1 can or half of the filling you made on each rectangle of dough and roll up like a jelly roll. Turn ends under so filling will not leak out.

  6. Place on a parchment-lined or greased pan, cover and let rise again until double in size.

  7. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Brush tops of rolls with additional melted butter. Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.

  8. Remove from oven and cool. Dust rolls with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
374Calories
19g Fat
43g Carbs
10g Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 32
Amount per serving
Calories374
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g24%
Saturated Fat 6g31%
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 152mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 43g16%
Dietary Fiber 6g21%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 1mg3%
Calcium 396mg30%
Iron 4mg22%
Potassium 262mg6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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Traditional Polish Poppy Seed Roll Recipe without Gluten (2024)

FAQs

Is poppy seed gluten free? ›

Poppy Seed is gluten free. Poppy Seed should be safe for patients with celiac and other gluten-related disorders.

What is poppy seed filling made of? ›

Ingredients: Corn syrup, poppyseeds, sugar, water, modified corn starch, salt, vanilla extract, spices, and citric acid.

What is a good substitute for poppy seed paste? ›

Sesame seeds also have a nutty taste so it should work fine! I have extensive baking experience. Flax seeds, hemp seeds and chia seeds are all possible substitutes for poppy seeds. They obviously won't have the same flavor as poppy seeds, but these substitutes are a good choice when making sweet or savory baked goods.

Where did poppy seed roll originate from? ›

The Hungarian beigli, or poppy seed roll, is a traditional baked good that families commonly eat at Christmas and Easter. You can find many variations of the beigli across Central and Eastern Europe—the Polish makowiec, Slovak makovník, Belarusian makavy rulet, Romanian coarda cu mac, and more—the list goes on.

Are poppies macaroon gluten-free? ›

Gluten Free: These cookies are made with gluten free ingredients for those with gluten intolerance. Chocolate Flavored: The cookies have a rich chocolate flavor that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Coconut Macaroon: The cookies have a coconut macaroon cookie base that provides a delicious crunch.

What seeds are not gluten-free? ›

Luckily, however, only a few grains are truly glutinous: wheat, spelt, rye, barley, and, in some cases oats, due to agricultural cross-contamination. Be sure to look for products with certified gluten-free oats if this is a concern for you. All seeds are safe and do not contain gluten.

Why can't you eat poppy seed bagels? ›

Service members may want to hold off ordering that "everything" bagel. It's not an urban legend: Eating poppy seeds can cause diners to test positive for codeine on a urinalysis, Defense Department officials said in a memo released yesterday.

Why do bakers use poppy seeds? ›

Poppy seeds perform several functions in baked goods such as: Flavor: provide a rich nutty flavor, may be intensified by toasting. Aroma: provide a mild nutty aroma. Texture: contributes a crunchy texture.

Why is my poppy seed bitter? ›

Bitterness in poppy seeds is a known problem, especially with the ground ones, due to their high oil content. Store them in the freezer, like nuts, to keep them from going rancid. You will have to grind the poppy seeds for most traditional poppy seed cakes and pastries.

Can I skip poppy seeds in a recipe? ›

We should never skip any ingredient, instead we should replace it with the ingredients that are easily available. That's why measurement also matters a lot. You can use melon seeds instead of poppy seeds. However, there will be a difference in the flavour compared to the actual recipe.

How do you make poppy seed paste without a grinder? ›

Here is a simple suggestion... Take1/4 cup white poppy seeds and soak it in 1/2 cup water for 2 hours. In a blender or a food chopper (not a food processor), make a paste of poppy seeds with the water in which it was soaked. If needed, add 1/4 cup extra water.

Why do you soak poppy seeds? ›

Soaking seeds in water before cooking or baking softens them, unlocking the nutrition inside (much like rain would in nature), and allowing our bodies access to absorb the health benefits of seeds. Poppy seeds are rich in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and iron.

Did Native Americans use poppy seeds? ›

California poppy was highly prized by Native Americans for its medicinal value based on its specialized metabolite biosynthesis, with the most prominent class being the benzylisoquinoline alkaloids (BIAs).

What is the Yiddish word for poppy seeds? ›

Mohn, the Yiddish word for poppyseed, was combined with milk, sugar or honey, and sometimes raisins and nuts, and used as a filling as early as medieval times. Tasch is German for pocket, so the original name was mohntaschen – pockets filled with poppyseeds.

Why is poppy called poppy? ›

The poppy plant was first named in 1752 by Swedish botanist Carl von Linné, but goes back over 5,000 years ago. The generic name is the Latin word "pappare," which means "to eat." For the Romans, a wheat flour porridge refined with poppy seeds was a favourite dish and was mostly prepared for children.

Does Kraft poppy seed dressing have gluten? ›

Kraft Creamy Poppyseed dressing is gluten-free. While it is not certified gluten-free, the manufacturer does make a gluten-free claim on the packaging and there are no other indicators that this product contains gluten. See our 7 point gluten-free analysis below for more details.

What poppyseed dressing is gluten-free? ›

All of BRIANNAS salad dressings and marinades are gluten free, including our top selling Rich Poppy Seed Dressing and Blush Wine Vinaigrette Dressing.

Can celiacs eat seeds? ›

People with coeliac disease can safely eat many common plants, seeds, grains, cereals and flour, including corn, polenta, potatoes, rice and soya. However they should avoid barley, wheat, rye, couscous and semolina as they contain gluten.

Can you have an allergic reaction to poppy seeds? ›

Seeds of the poppy plant are traditionally used in bakeries, e.g., for garnishing bread or making cakes. Reports of allergic type I sensitivity to poppy seed are rare. According to the literature, severe reactions may occur, affecting mainly patients with allergy to pollens or nuts.

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