Roll recipe for poppies from seeds

 

Here’s a delicious poppy seed roll recipe, a classic sweet yeast bread filled with a rich poppy seed filling.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 3 ½ cups (450g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (50g) sugar
• 1 packet (7g) dry yeast
• ½ cup (120ml) warm milk
• 1/4 cup (60g) butter, melted
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Poppy Seed Filling:

• 1 cup (150g) ground poppy seeds
• ½ cup (120ml) milk
• ⅓ cup (70g) sugar
• 1 tbsp honey
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

For the Egg Wash:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tbsp milk

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add egg yolks, vanilla, melted butter, and the yeast mixture.
3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 2: Prepare the Poppy Seed Filling

4. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon.
5. Add the ground poppy seeds and stir until thickened (about 5 minutes). Let it cool.

Step 3: Assemble the Roll

6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle (about ¼-inch thick).
7. Spread the cooled poppy seed filling evenly over the dough.
8. Roll the dough into a log and pinch the edges to seal.
9. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 4: Bake

10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
11. Brush the roll with egg wash.
12. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
13. Let it cool before slicing.

Enjoy your homemade poppy seed roll! Would you like a glaze or powdered sugar on top?