Makosh (Mákos Beigli) is a cake-like yeast roll with a poppy seed filling.
Origin: Central Europe
Other names: Germany: mohn kuchen; Hungary: mákos beigli; Poland: .
The recipe can be found in the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Jewish-Food-Gil-Marks/dp/0470391308
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