Poppy Seed Yeast Roll
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. Making a poppy seed roll using this recipe is absolutely easy. The only thing is you'll need to wait for the yeast dough to rise. Ready-made poppy seed filling is available now, but if you prefer making it yourself, you'll have plenty of time while the dough is rising. The result is an incredibly tasty pastry that brings back childhood memories. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Rub the yolks with sugar only.
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Step 2
2. Add melted butter to the sugar-egg yolk mixture, followed by vanilla sugar. Pour in the warmed milk. Add orange zest to the resulting mixture.
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Step 3
3. Add dry yeast to the flour, combine with the remaining ingredients, and gently knead the dough.
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Step 4
4. When the dough becomes smooth and elastic, let it rise in a warm place, covered with a towel. After an hour, knead it down, then set it aside again for half an hour to rise.
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Step 5
5. Divide the risen dough into 2 equal parts (for 2 rolls). Roll out each piece into a rectangular shape.
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Step 6
6. Place the filling and spread it evenly over the dough. Roll it up into a log. Repeat the same with the second dough layer.
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Step 7
7. Place both rolls on a greased baking sheet. Mix the egg with two tablespoons of milk and brush the rolls with the mixture. Let them rest for about 25–30 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Then place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for about 40-45 minutes at 200 degrees. Let the pastry cool down. Now you know how to make a yeast poppy roll. It's time to taste and start your tea party. Enjoy.