Liturgical Year : Recipes : Bobajka (Poppy Seed Potato Strips)

Catholic Recipe: Bobajka (Poppy Seed Potato Strips)

INGREDIENTS

Glaze:

1/2 cup poppy seeds
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup sugar
Strips:
6 large potatoes, cooked, mashed
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2-4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter

Details

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: ★★★☆

Cost: ★★☆☆

For Ages: 11+

Origin: Hungary

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Also Called: Bobajka

This is a traditional Hungarian treat served around Christmas. The dough is made from mashed potatoes and topped with a glaze and poppy seeds.

DIRECTIONS

Glaze: Combine poppy seeds, sugar, honey. Set aside.

Strips: Combine mashed potatoes, salt, flour. Knead until dough becomes medium stiff. Roll dough on lightly floured board to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut in 2 x 2 1/2-inch strips. Place in large kettle of boiling water. Cook until strips float to top. Drain. Immerse 1 minute in cold water.

Heat butter in large baking dish. Arrange strips of dough in dish. Bake 5 minutes at 425°. Remove from oven. Pour glaze over top. Serve immediately. Yield, 6 servings

Recipe Source: Catholic Cookbook, The by William I. Kaufman, The Citadel Press, New York, 1965