Lacy Poppy Pie
Description
Baking is prepared simply and quickly. Everyone who is familiar with yeast dough will find making such a pie not a big effort. The main thing is that the yeast is of good quality. Instead of fresh yeast you can use dry yeast. You will need 7–8 grams. Beginner cooks should follow all steps of the recipe. I am sure your lace‑like poppy‑seed pie will definitely turn out. The bake is simply wonderful! Light, tender, airy and very tasty. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making a pie.
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Step 2
Place the yeast in a bowl.
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Step 3
Pour in warm milk. Add sugar, salt.
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Step 4
Add melted butter and vanilla sugar.
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Step 5
Put the egg into the dough.
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Step 6
Gradually add the sifted flour.
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Step 7
Knead a soft, elastic dough. Cover it with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot.
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Step 8
In an hour to an hour and a half, the dough will rise and increase in volume.
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Step 9
Prepare the filling. Place the poppy seeds in a bowl, pour in 70 ml of water, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Then drain the water and add 2 tablespoons of sugar. Crush the poppy seeds with the sugar in a mortar or using a blender.
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Step 10
Roll out the dough into a rectangular sheet. Spread the poppy seed filling on it and smooth it out.
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Step 11
After that, roll it up.
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Step 12
Trim the ends of the roll. Then join the edges.
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Step 13
Make cuts around the roll with a knife or scissors to create segments 2 cm wide.
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Step 14
Fold every third segment upward.
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Step 15
Unfold the first two segments away from each other around the entire circle. Place on top the pieces you cut off from the ends of the roll.
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Step 16
Let the pie rest in a warm place for 25–30 minutes, then place it in the oven.
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Step 17
Bake the pie at 175–180 °C for 35–40 minutes.
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Step 18
Remove the pie from the pan and let it cool.
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Step 19
Slice the pie and serve it at the table.
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Step 20
The lace-like pie with poppy seed filling is ready.