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Poppy seed bread pudding dusted with powdered sugar and vanilla custard
Soft poppy seed bread pudding with sweet vanilla custard

Hungarian Poppy Seed Bread Pudding

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Mákos Guba is the queen of 'rescue meals': the rebirth of stale bread rolls. The secret is how the dry bread absorbs the flavored milk like a sponge, while the oils from the poppy seeds and the sweetness of the sugar coat every bite. Once a way to save leftovers, it's now a star of the holiday table.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Oven-safe dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Saucepan for milk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Slice the stale rolls into 1/2-inch discs.

Tip: Only stale bread works! Dry bread structure is stable enough to absorb milk without turning into mush (capillary action).
2 ✓

Bring milk to a boil with sugar, vanilla, and salt, then pour over the bread. Let sit for 1-2 minutes.

Tip: Hot liquid penetrates the bread faster and deeper than cold.
3 ✓

Mix the ground poppy seeds with raisins (if using).

Tip: Grinding poppy seeds releases their essential oils, which provide the flavor.
4 ✓

Gently toss the soaked bread with the poppy seed mixture.

Tip: Be gentle! Use a silicone spatula or your hands to avoid breaking the bread discs.
5 ✓

Place in a buttered baking dish, drizzle with melted butter, and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.

Tip: Baking caramelizes the sugars on the edges and melds the flavors.
6 ✓

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Tip: Serving with vanilla custard (crème anglaise) balances the dryness of the poppy seeds.

Recipe FAQ

Why is it soggy?
You used too much milk or didn't let the bread dry out enough. Fresh bread can't absorb liquid without falling apart.
Why does the poppy seed taste bitter?
Poppy seed oils go rancid quickly. Always buy whole seeds and grind them fresh, or check the expiration date!

Ingredients

  • 6 pcs Stale Bread Rolls (or half a baguette)
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 0.5 cup Sugar
  • 1 packet Vanilla Sugar (or 1 tsp Extract)
  • 5 oz Ground Poppy Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 oz Raisins (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar (for dusting)