Poppy seed pie
Description
Perfect for tea and coffee. I present to you an incredibly beautiful yet very simple to prepare cake called "Rose". This cake is filled with poppy seeds mixed with whipped egg whites and raisins, giving it a special festive flavor. The cake turns out remarkably rose-like, as the pieces of dough are arranged at an angle to each other, creating a petal effect when baked. Instead of raisins, you can add dates, nuts, or apricots to the filling.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the dough: add a tablespoon of sugar, two tablespoons of flour, and pressed yeast to warm milk, and mix well. Let it sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Pour boiling water over the poppy seeds so that the water level is about 2 cm above the seeds. Simmer the poppy seeds for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3
3. Mix the sifted flour with the dissolved yeast. Beat the egg yolk with sugar using a whisk and add it to the dough. Add the melted butter, knead the dough, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
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Step 4
4. Strain the poppy seeds through a sieve with cheesecloth and grind using a blender. Beat the egg white with a mixer into a stiff foam, gradually adding sugar. Add the egg white and raisins to the filling, mix well.
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Step 5
5. Divide the dough into two parts and roll each into a flat sheet. Evenly spread the filling over the dough and roll it up into a log. Cut the log into pieces 1.5 cm wide.
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Step 6
6. Place the pieces of dough into a buttered baking dish, first along the edges, then slightly angled towards each other, leaving space between them. Cover the pie with a towel and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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Step 7
7. Brush the pie with lightly beaten egg and bake in a preheated oven at 190 degrees for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Let the pie cool completely, then remove it from the mold.