Poppy roll from yeast dough
Description
Homemade pastry for tea. This poppy roll made with yeast dough is best served with honey and milk. Although I'll be honest: sometimes I modernize this "childish" recipe by adding coffee liqueur to the poppy filling along with butter. Then the roll becomes more interesting and rich, perfect to enjoy with a cup of coffee and a friend. Give it a try—this pastry is definitely worth it. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, mix the yeast with sugar and pour warm water over it. Wait until bubbles appear: the starter is ready. Now add beaten eggs (beaten separately), a little softened butter, and milk. Add flour. Mix well. Let it sit for two hours in a warm place without drafts.
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Step 2
2. When the dough has risen, knead it down and let it rest for another half hour. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: melt the remaining butter and mix in the soaked poppy seeds, then cook them in a pan for a while until the poppy seeds become soft. Next, roll out the dough into a flat sheet and spread the poppy seed filling over it.
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Step 3
3. Roll into two rolls, make longitudinal cuts as shown in the photo.
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Step 4
4. Now roll it into a braid and bake in the oven for half an hour or slightly longer, until golden brown.
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Step 5
5. Ready! Serve with honey and milk!