Pie - flower with poppy
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. Aromatic, fluffy, airy poppy‑seed flower cake! Such a pastry will decorate any festive table and delight your loved ones and guests. Serve with tea, coffee, cocoa. In the step‑by‑step description you will see in detail how to bake such a cake. The bake is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the milk to a temperature of 35‑36 °C. Add the yeast and a tablespoon of sugar, stir. Let this mixture stand for 10‑15 minutes until it becomes foamy.
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Step 2
Melt the butter, let it cool a bit, and add it to the milk with the yeast. Sprinkle in the salt and another 3 tablespoons of sugar.
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Step 3
Gradually add the sifted flour.
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Step 4
Knead an elastic, soft dough that doesn’t stick to your hands. The dough is very easy to work with.
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Step 5
Place the dough in a warm spot for 50–60 minutes, first covering it with a towel or plastic wrap. When it has risen significantly in volume, you can begin working.
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Step 6
But while the dough is rising, make the filling. Place the poppy seeds in a saucepan, cover with water and cook for 10 minutes. Then drain the water, add sugar and grind with a mortar. For this purpose you can use a coffee grinder, blender, or meat grinder.
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Step 7
Roll out the dough into a rectangular sheet.
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Step 8
Evenly spread the poppy seed filling over it.
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Step 9
After that, roll it up.
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Step 10
Cut the roll into triangles.
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Step 11
Place the dough triangles in a round baking pan.
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Step 12
Let the pie stand at room temperature for 25–30 minutes. During this time the pie will rise and increase in volume. Brush it with egg and place it in the oven.
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Step 13
Bake the pie for 35‑40 minutes at 175‑180 °C.
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Step 14
Remove the finished pie from the pan and immediately cover it with a towel. Let it cool, then transfer it to a pot with a lid. This will keep it fresh for 2–3 days.