Kuciukai (Lithuanian Poppy Seed Biscuits with Poppy Milk)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Kuciukai (Lithuanian Poppy Seed Biscuits with Poppy Milk)

Small, crisp, lightly sweet yeast biscuits dotted with poppy seeds and soaked in a nutty poppy seed milk just before eating. Makes 8 servings in about 2 hr.

Prep 40 min

Cook 20 min

Cooling 1 hr

Total 2 hr

Servings 8

Ingredients

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2 ⅓ cups (300 g)all-purpose flour
¾ cup (180 ml)warm water or milk, about 105 F (40 C)
¼ oz (7 g)instant yeast
1 tbsp (15 g)granulated sugar, for the biscuits
½ tsp (3 g)salt
1 tbsp (10 g)poppy seeds, for the biscuits
⅔ cup (100 g)poppy seeds, for the poppy milk
2 cups (480 ml)boiling water
¼ cup (30 g)blanched almonds, finely ground
⅓ cup (60 g)granulated sugar, or to taste, for the poppy milk
2 cups (480 ml)milk, cold

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Instructions

Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, salt and poppy seeds. Add the warm liquid and knead 5 minutes to a smooth dough.
Cover and rest in a warm place 1 hour until puffy.
Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C) and line pans with parchment.
Roll the dough about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) thick. Cut into finger-wide strips, then into pieces about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) square.
Spread on pans and bake 15 to 20 minutes, until light golden at the edges. Turn off the oven and leave in 15 minutes to dry out.
For the poppy milk, grind the poppy seeds in a spice grinder, cover with boiling water, and stir in the almonds and sugar. Let stand 20 minutes, then stir in the cold milk.
Pour over the biscuits in bowls and let them soak about 5 minutes.

Tips

Grind poppy seeds fine for a creamy milk.
Do not soak longer than 5 to 10 minutes or the biscuits go soft.
Use water instead of milk for a vegan, traditional Kucios version.
Good with cranberry drink.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make kuciukai (lithuanian poppy seed biscuits with poppy milk)?

Plan on 40 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to chill. The recipe makes 8 servings.

How should I store kuciukai (lithuanian poppy seed biscuits with poppy milk)?

Store plain biscuits airtight up to 1 week; make the poppy milk fresh.

Can I make kuciukai (lithuanian poppy seed biscuits with poppy milk) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Serve it with cranberry drink.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

321 Calories / serving

10.9g Fat

47.0g Carbs

10.1g Protein

14.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2568 cal · 87g fat · 376g carbs · 81g protein · 115g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.