This is an equivalent of Makuch Malgosi – should really look and taste the same..
The concept involves equal measures (in volume) of
- flour
- poppy seed
- sugar
- melted butter
- egg whites
- dried candied fruit (include orange peel)
Also, you will want to insert a small portion of
- baking powder
- vanilla sugar
In my kitchen the quantities I use are governed to a high degree by the amount of egg whites I manage to collect over a sensibly short period. The loaf on the picture was baked with basically 250 ml of everything (a full cup and a bit), plus a flat tsp of baking powder and a bit of vanilla sugar. The loaf pan you see takes about 1.5 l (or a bit more than 6 cups) in capacity.
So, what to do? Simple:
- Preheat the oven (450F, 220C?)
- beat the egg whites
- mix remaining ingredients (the result may become quite thick)
- add egg whites
- lay out the banking dish with foil (or parchment paper) – do allow for some raising of the dough, let it have room – unless, like me, you are not a great fan of baking powder, then the raising is limited..)
- pour the mix into it
- bake at least 1 hour (check with a wooden stick)
Let it cool completely before attempting to taste. Store in cool place, tightly covered.