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    Poppy Seed Recipes

    In Central European countries like the Czech Republic, poppy seeds are a beloved ingredient in the kitchen. As a filling for traditional Kolache pastry, poppy seed rolls, or as a sprinkle on Czech rohliky or housky bread. Dive into my poppy seed recipes and get inspired!
    • Czech poppy seed kolaches on a plate.
      Best Poppy Seed Kolache
    • Three pieces of Czech poppy seed roll served on a plate.
      Poppy Seed Roll – Czech Makový závin
    • Czech rohliky bread rolls served on a kitchen towel.
      Rohlíky Czech Bread Rolls
    • Braided rolls.
      Braided Rolls – Czech Housky
    • Yeast bundt cake with poppy seed filling, served on a plate with a dessert fork.
      Yeast Bundt Cake with Poppy Seed Filling
    • Plum dumplings with poppyseed topping.
      Plum Dumplings with Poppy Seeds
    • Slovak sweet bobalki balls sprinkled with poppy seeds, served in a bowl.
      Slovak Bobalki Recipe
    • czech noodles with poppy seeds
      Noodles with Poppy Seeds – Czech Nudle s mákem
    • kohoutí hřebeny recipe
      Puff Pastry with Poppy Seed Filling – Czech Hřebeny
    • poppy seed cake recipe
      Czech Poppy Seed Cake – Makovec Recipe
    • Czech Loupacky sweet crescent rolls sprinkled with poppy seed, on a baking sheet after taking out from the oven.
      Poppy Seed Crescent Rolls (Czech Loupáčky)
    • maková nádivka poppy seed filling recipe
      Poppy Seed Filling Recipe

    Hi, I am Petra, a born-and-raised Czech and self-taught cook with 25+ years of experience. I teach you how to cook Czech food wherever you live, even if you did not grow up with it. With clear guidance and a touch of tradition in every recipe, Czech cooking becomes joyful in your own kitchen.

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