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Kutya is a rather polarizing appetizer and most traditional Ukrainian food. The flavors and textures are quite perplexing. The poppy seeds are sweet yet gritty, while the wheat (barley) is chewy and fibrous, the walnuts provide a crunch, and the raisins provide a subtle tartness to offset the sweet poppyseeds. Each of the four ingredient …
The secret to this? Patience. This recipe is complicated because it takes a while for the dough to rise. A great baking activity for a rainy afternoon. There are several variations of this pastry most of which is with savory fillings. Sweetened Sauerkraut, Rice/Mushrooms, Cinnamon Cheese. The same dough also makes a sweet poppy seed …