Poppy Seed Buns
6 servings
70 minutes
Poppy seed rolls are a refined and aromatic dessert popular in Russian cuisine. The history of this treat dates back to times when poppy was used not only for baking but also in rituals. The delicate yeast dough infused with creamy aroma perfectly complements the sweet poppy filling, which adds a light nutty note to the rolls. The poppy filling cooked in milk becomes soft and rich, while sugar and butter make it truly melt-in-your-mouth. These rolls are perfect for morning tea or coffee, served on festive days, and simply as a cozy homemade treat. The sweetness of the poppy combined with the lightness of the dough makes them a favorite delicacy for the whole family.
1
Prepare all necessary ingredients.
2
It is necessary to rinse the poppy well with water.
3
Drain the water.
4
Transfer the poppy seeds to a saucepan and pour in 200 ml of milk.
- Milk: 300 ml
5
Put on the fire and boil for 20 minutes to evaporate the milk.
6
Transfer to a bowl and add sugar (80 g), butter (30 g), 1 egg white.
- Sugar: 95 g
- Butter: 60 g
- Chicken egg: 2 g
7
Blend with a blender.
8
In a bowl, add milk (100 ml), water, yeast, sugar (15 g), and a pinch of salt.
- Milk: 300 ml
- Water: 100 ml
- Fresh yeast: 15 g
- Sugar: 95 g
- Salt: pinch
9
Mix
10
Add 1 egg.
- Chicken egg: 2 g
11
Mix
12
Add flour.
- Wheat flour: 350 g
13
Mix
14
Place the dough on the table and add soft butter (30 g).
- Butter: 60 g
15
Knead the dough by hand and place it in a bowl. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
16
Roll out to a thickness of 2-3 mm.
17
Spread the poppy filling.
- Poppy: 200 g
18
Roll into a roll.
19
To slice.
20
Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment and brush with the remaining yolk.
- Chicken egg: 2 g
21
Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 20 minutes.