Discover Lenten Shulyky with Honey and Poppy Seeds recipe
Lenten Shulyky with Honey and Poppy Seeds is a traditional Ukrainian Christmas dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. This sweet and nutty dessert is made with wheat dough, honey, and poppy seeds, and is typically served during the Makoviy holiday. The dessert is made by baking a large cake, which is then broken into pieces and served with a sweet sauce made from poppy seeds and honey.
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Shulyky with Honey and Poppy Seeds
This unique recipe weaves together the cultural fabric of Ukrainian cuisine, offering a harmonious blend of sweetness and earthiness in every bite.
Ingredients
For the water-based crust:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup water
- pinch salt
For Poppy seed and Honey filling:
- 1 cup poppy seed
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Pour flour into a bowl, add baking powder and a pinch of salt, and mix.
- In a separate container, mix water and honey, pour it into the dough, start mixing with a spoon, then knead with your hands to make a stiff dough that does not stick to your hands.
- Leave the finished dough in a bowl, covered with foil or a towel, and let it stand for 20-30 minutes
- Preheat the oven to 338℉ (170℃) degrees.
- Roll out the dough into a layer about 1/4 Inch. It is better to roll it out directly on baking paper.
- Put the paper with a layer of dough on a baking sheet, put the baking sheet in the oven, and bake for about 15-20 minutes to dry and lightly brown the cake.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Meanwhile, let's move on to the poppy seeds. Pour it into a deep bowl, pour boiling water over it, and cover. Leave it for 30 minutes.
- Then drain the water and transfer the poppy seeds to a blender. Start grinding until the mass begins to turn white.
- Gradually add water and continue to grind, bringing the mass to a consistency resembling liquid porridge.
- Add honey, stir, and bring to taste.
- Break the cooled cake into small pieces. Put the pieces into a deep plate or a pot. Pour over the poppy seed and honey mixture.
Notes
- You can use a sharp knife to make a grid on the surface of the rolled-out dough – this is a marking to make it easier to break the cakes into equal pieces (squares or rhombuses). But this is unnecessary because you can break it as you like.
- liquid honey you can take more to pour over the dish
- The hardest part is waiting for the cakes to set and get wet.
Enjoy your dessert!
