adfree-recipe

We use cookies

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our cookie policy.

By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies.
Our cookie policy.

Old World Poppy Seed Roll
Old World Poppy Seed Roll
0 Likes
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
170 minutes
Delicious golden yeast bread swirled with homemade poppy seed filling. Makes two loaves.
Ingredients:
  • 0.5 pound poppy seeds
  • 0.75 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup hot milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup warm water (100 degrees F/38 degrees C)
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
  • 1 large egg, separated - white reserved
Instructions:
  • Prepare the filling by grinding poppy seeds in a food processor until finely ground, which should take about 1 minute.
  • Combine poppy seeds, 3/4 cup sugar, hot milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and lemon juice in a bowl. Refrigerate the mixture while preparing the bread until it thickens.
  • Prepare the bread: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and sprinkle yeast on top. Allow the mixture to sit until the yeast softens and a creamy foam forms, approximately 5 minutes.
  • In a bowl, combine flour and salt, then blend in the butter using 2 knives or a pastry blender until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Mix in the yeast mixture and egg yolk until a soft dough forms.
  • Transfer dough onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth and slightly springy for about 5 minutes. Add more flour, 2 tablespoons at a time, if dough is too sticky. Divide dough into 2 equal pieces and roll each into a 12x16-inch rectangle.
  • Spread half of the flavorful poppy seed filling generously over each rectangle, ensuring a delicious layer covers every inch, while maintaining a beautiful 1-inch border. Carefully fold the 1-inch border back over the sumptuous filling on all sides, gently pressing down to seal in the flavors. Starting with the shorter side of a dough rectangle, expertly roll it up like a delightful jelly roll; repeat this step with the second rectangle. Seal the ends by either pinching them together or tucking them underneath to secure the luscious filling inside.
  • Place the filled loaves seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a warm spot until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
  • Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Next, whip the egg white in a bowl until frothy, then gently brush the loaves with the whipped egg white.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the top is a dark golden brown, around 30 to 40 minutes. Remove loaves from the oven and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep the crust soft as it cools. Slice only once completely cooled.

Similar Recipes