Poppy seed pie with almond flour

8 servings

90 minutes

Poppy seed pie made with almond flour is a refined treat of Russian cuisine that combines delicate airy dough with a rich and aromatic poppy filling. Poppy seeds, traditionally used in Slavic baking, give the pie a deep, nutty flavor, while almond flour makes it especially soft and crumbly. Historically, poppy pastries symbolized abundance and prosperity and were prepared for holidays and festive events. This pie is perfect for cozy family tea gatherings and festive feasts. During preparation, the poppy filling undergoes prolonged thermal processing, acquiring a rich sweet taste with subtle caramel notes. The combination of buttery dough, sweet poppy seeds, and almonds makes this pie a delightful delicacy that brings warmth and enjoyment to every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1361
• Proteins: 36.1g
• Fats: 83.3g
• Carbohydrates: 119.7g

Ingredients

• Milk 3.2%: 170 ml
• Dry yeast: 20 g
• Sugar: 450 g
• Wheat flour: 600 g
• Chicken egg: 8 pc
• Butter: 250 g
• Poppy: 600 g
• Almond flour: 200 g
• Salt: 20 g

Cooking steps

1. Heat 170 ml of 3.2% fat milk to 18 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk 3.2%: 170 ml

2. Add 20 g of yeast to warm milk and mix until dissolved.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry yeast: 20 g

3. Add 10 grams of sugar to the mixture of milk and yeast, then transfer it to a bowl if kneading the dough with a mixer, and add another 40 grams of sugar during the kneading process.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 450 g
   • Sugar: 450 g

4. Next, add 600 g of flour and 3 eggs. Then add 150 g of softened butter with a fat content of 82.5%. Finally, add 20 g of salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 600 g
   • Chicken egg: 8 pieces
   • Butter: 250 g
   • Salt: 20 g

5. Knead the dough in a mixer for 20 minutes on low speed. If working by hand, the first kneading should be done within five minutes.

6. After the first kneading, leave the dough covered with a towel at room temperature for 20 minutes to rise. Then knead it well again and let it rest for another 20 minutes. After that, knead it a third time.

7. Prepare the filling: mix poppy seeds and 400 g of sugar and cook for 6 hours. Then pass through a meat grinder 3 times.

   Required ingredients:

   • Poppy: 600 g
   • Sugar: 450 g

8. Add almond flour, 4 eggs, and 100 g of butter to the mixture. Mix everything together. The filling is ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Almond flour: 200 g
   • Chicken egg: 8 pieces
   • Butter: 250 g

9. Roll out the dough, fill the pie with the filling, and then let the pie rest for about 20 minutes.

10. After that, you can brush the products with egg and bake for 20 minutes at a temperature of 170-180 degrees.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 8 pieces