3 recipes for festive Christmas baking

  Christmas is a long-awaited and cozy holiday. Despite the harsh Ukrainian winters, it is always celebrated with warmth in the heart and kindness in the soul. It seems that love and happiness are in the air. A big feast is an essential attribute of the celebration. The whole family and invited guests gather at the festive table. Everyone exchanges gifts, proclaims toasts, and enjoys each other's company in a festive atmosphere. To create this wonderful atmosphere, try cooking Ukrainian Christmas bakery. Here are 3 traditional recipes that will impress...

Poppy Seed Buns

We all love homemade bakery and buns are no exception. These gorgeous buns with poppy seed and jam filling are a real winner. These buns will become a perfect accompaniment for your family tea party or some gatherings with close friends. They are so delicious, light, and flavorful that can be eaten in minutes. You should be prepared that this recipe may become an often requested one by your family members. However, these buns are so divine that they are well worth the preparation. Don't hold back to try them!...

Poppy Seed Roll with Walnuts and Raisins Filling

We, Slavic people, love cakes with poppy seeds, the more poppy seeds the better. Today we are going to bake a flavorful roulade that will melt in your mouth from the first seconds. This poppy seed roll is called ‘makivnyk’ in Ukrainian. This cake includes awesome homemade filling which makes the roll one of a kind. Who would not like the combination of raisins, walnuts, and poppy seeds? The stuffing is rather simple yet so delicious! If you’re not a fan of poppy seeds, I urge you to give this cake...