Švěstkový koláč (Plum Tart)
At the beginning of fall, plums are a frequent topic of conversation in the Czech Republic and Švestkový koláč or Plum Tart is a great way to make use of fresh plums. (more…)
Category: Poppy Seed
Makovec
Makovec is another from a long series of Czech poppy seed desserts, so if you're a fan of poppy seed, read on! (more…)
Patenty
Patenty (also bramborové placky s makem a povidly) are one of a long series of Czech desserts made from potatoes. The combination of their texture with the povidla and poppy seed filling is what makes them irresistible.…
Poppy Seed Bábovka
Poppy Seed Bábovka is one of many Czech poppy seed based recipes. It's easy to make and it impresses with its taste and looks. (more…)
Buchty
Buchty (sg. buchta) are Czech dessert pastry made from yeast dough and filled with one of the traditional fillings - povidla, cottage cheese tvaroh, poppy seed or jam. (more…)
Loupáčky – Czech Poppy Seed Rolls
Loupáčky, also known as loupáky or makovky, are lightly sweet Czech pasrty. Make some delicious poppy seed rolls for breakfast or snack with this traditional recipe. You can eat them with butter, jam, dipped in…
Šišky s mákem – potato dumplings with poppy seed
Like any other Czech sweet dish, šišky s mákem will fill you with happiness and calories. It's small potato dumplings coated with ground poppy seed and powder sugar. And once you taste them you'll always want…
Povidlové taštičky – legendary dessert from potato dough
If you're a regular reader of Czechology, you know that potato dumplings are an essential part of the Czech cuisine. Did you know that potato dough was used to make sweet dishes as well? One…
Pěry – dumplings with plum marmelade and poppyseed
Here is a traditional recipe for pěry - delicious dumplings with plum marmelade povidla and ground poppyseed like from a Czech babička. (more…)
Poppyseed Roll – Makový závin
Poppyseed roll or makový závin is a Czech classic. Sunday tea or coffee, family celebration or just a regular afternoon, a Czech babi will whip up an excellent poppyseed roll any time. Here's the recipe! (more…)