Ingredients

2 cups poppy seeds , ground
2 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
8 tablespoons honey
3 ounces rum
6 ounces Amaretto
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup raisins ( pre-soaked in a little rum )
1/4 cup walnuts , chopped
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 loaf raisin bread ( sliced 3/4 thick )
2 ounces chocolate , shaved ( bitter sweet )
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
whipped cream ( optional )
Makowki ( Polish Poppy Seed Bread Pudding) is a traditional sweet dessert from Poland. Made with a combination of rich ingredients from bread, poppy seeds, nuts to cream, this dish is a favorite among many and is often served during the Christmas holiday season. A well-portioned serving along with a cup of coffee or tea is a great start to your day, adding minerals and fiber to your first meal of the day.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Grind the poppy seeds and mix with milk, cream, butter, honey, rum, Amaretto, and cinnamon.
3.Add raisins, walnuts, sliced almonds, and mix well.
4.Spread one-third of the bread slices in the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish.
5.Pour one-third of the poppy seed mixture over the bread, and repeat the layers twice.
6.Sprinkle with shaved chocolate and sliced almonds on top.
7.Bake for 40 minutes, or until the bread pudding is set.

PROS

This Makowki recipe is easy to make and provides high doses of healthy minerals and fiber from the poppy seeds.

Perfect for a breakfast or brunch dish, it will leave you satisfied and full of energy.

The dessert is also sweetened by honey, adding an excellent natural source of antioxidants.

A small amount of pre-soaked raisins goes a long way to add both chewy texture and natural sweetness to the recipe.

CONS

This decadent dessert is great tasting but is higher in calories from the heavy cream, butter, and chocolate.

People with nut allergies should be cautious as the recipe uses both walnuts and almonds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great way to consume poppy seeds, which are high in fiber and many essential minerals, including calcium, magnesium, and zinc.
The combination of poppy seeds and walnuts is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids that have shown health benefits for the heart, brain, and joints.
Honey used in place of white sugar adds a natural source of antioxidants and is less processed.

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