Mákos Guba (Poppy Seed Bread Pudding)
Mákos guba is a quintessential Hungarian sweet dish that holds a special place among traditional festive foods. Mákos guba has a history spanning several decades, and is an indispensable dish on Hungarian Christmas and Easter tables. The dish is based on sweet bread soaked in milk and then filled with a mixture of poppy seeds and sugar, so that the rich flavour of the sweet treat appears in every bite.
Mákos guba is extremely easy to prepare, but the dish is still special. The soaked sweet bread, the generous poppy seeds and the vanilla flavouring create a combination that ensures a pleasant taste experience in every bite. When serving the dish, a little powdered sugar is often sprinkled on top to make it even sweeter. Mákos guba is a real comfort food that is the perfect choice for any occasion, be it a festive dessert or a simple weekend sweet treat.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Slice the stale crescent rolls into approximately 1 cm thick slices.
2
Bring the milk to a simmer with the sugar, vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt. Pour the mixture over the sliced crescent rolls and let them soak completely.
3
Melt the butter in a skillet and combine with the ground poppy seeds and raisins, if using.
4
Gently toss the milk-soaked crescent roll slices into the poppy seed mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
5
Place the poppy seed-coated crescent rolls in a buttered baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
6
Serve the mákos guba sprinkled with powdered sugar, and optionally with jam or vanilla custard.
