Poppy Seed Roll

Name: Poppy Seed Roll
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast; 1 cup whole milk (warmed to 110 degrees F); 6 tbsp unsalted butter (for dough), softened; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cup poppy seeds; 6 tbsp honey; 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for filling); 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 6 tbsp raisins; 1 large egg (for egg wash), beaten with 1 tbsp water

A tender yeasted sweet dough wrapped around a rich, fragrant filling of ground poppy seeds, honey, and lemon - a beloved Polish makowiec served at Christmas and Easter tables. Plan ahead: allow 2 hours for the dough to rise before baking.

100 minHardServes 12340 cal/serving

PolishDessertOvenVegetarianLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
1 cup whole milk (warmed to 110 degrees F)
6 tbsp unsalted butter (for dough), softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup poppy seeds
6 tbsp honey
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 tbsp raisins
1 large egg (for egg wash), beaten with 1 tbsp water

Instructions

1

Dissolve the 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast in the 1 cup whole milk (warmed to 110 degrees F) with 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together the 4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt. Add the yeast mixture, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter (for dough). Mix and knead on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
3

While the dough rises, prepare the filling: pulse the 1 1/2 cup poppy seeds in a food processor or spice grinder until coarsely ground. Combine with 6 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for filling), 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 6 tbsp raisins in a saucepan. Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until the mixture thickens slightly. Cool completely.
4

Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle approximately 12 by 16 inches. Spread the cooled poppy seed filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border along all edges.
5

Starting from one long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam and ends to seal. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and let rise for 30 to 40 minutes until puffed.
6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush the roll all over with 1 beaten with 1 tbsp water large egg (for egg wash).
7

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until deep golden brown. Tent with foil after the first 20 minutes if browning too quickly. Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

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Questions

How long does Poppy Seed Roll take?

As written, 100 minutes: 60 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 2, 1 hour 30 minutes.

What oven temperature does Poppy Seed Roll need?

For Poppy Seed Roll, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 6. The longest stretch at that heat is 40 minutes, in step 7.

What equipment do I need for Poppy Seed Roll?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a food processor (step 3), a sheet pan (step 5) and parchment paper (step 5). If you do not have one, a sharp knife and patience, or a blender in short pulses, stands in for the food processor.

What can I use instead of yeast in Poppy Seed Roll?

The entry for Poppy Seed Roll calls for 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast. In its place: Instant and active dry yeast swap measure for measure. Active dry wants five minutes in warm liquid first, while instant goes straight into the flour.

Can I make Poppy Seed Roll dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Poppy Seed Roll is 1 cup whole milk (warmed to 110 degrees F), 6 tbsp unsalted butter (for dough), softened. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Which part of Poppy Seed Roll can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 2. Step 2 is a built-in pause of 1 hour 30 minutes: "Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 3 when you are ready to finish.

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