Mákos Guba (Hungarian Poppy Seed Bread Pudding)
Mákos Guba is a traditional Hungarian dessert made from old crescent rolls or challah, soaked in sweet milk, and layered with ground poppy seeds. It's a comforting and unique pudding that is often enjoyed during holidays or as a sweet treat.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 55 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 617 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 6 pcscrescent roll, day-old, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
- 500 mlmilk
- 50 ggranulated sugar
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 150 gpoppy seed, finely ground
- 1 tsplemon zest
- 15 gbutter, melted
Equipment
saucepan · whisk · small bowl · baking dish
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly butter a medium baking dish.
About 5 min
- 2
Arrange the sliced crescent rolls in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: If using challah, ensure slices are about 1-inch thick for best texture.
- 3
In a saucepan, combine the milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
About 1 min
- 4
Heat the milk mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the milk is warm but not boiling.
About 3 min
- 5
Pour the warm milk mixture evenly over the crescent rolls in the baking dish, ensuring all pieces are moistened.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Allow the rolls to soak up the milk for a few minutes before proceeding.
- 6
In a small bowl, combine the ground poppy seeds and lemon zest, mixing well.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Freshly ground poppy seeds offer the best flavor.
- 7
Sprinkle the poppy seed mixture evenly over the soaked crescent rolls.
About 1 min
- 8
Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the poppy seeds.
About 1 min
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.
About 25 min
- 10
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Mákos Guba is delicious served warm.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 617.1kcal
- Protein
- 18g
- Carbs
- 59.3g
- Fat
- 32.1g
- Fibre
- 2.4g
- Sugar
- 26.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover Mákos Guba in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven until warmed through.