Yeast dough pie with poppy seeds

4 servings

60 minutes

Poppy seed pie made from yeast dough is a true symbol of cozy family tea gatherings. Its roots trace back to Russian cuisine, where the combination of soft, airy dough with fragrant poppy filling was valued for its rich taste and nutrition. The delicate dough, soaked in butter and sugar, reveals its soft, slightly sweet flavor, while the poppy adds a pleasant nutty note to the pie. This pie is not only delicious but also beautiful – its shaped slices resemble a blooming flower. It is perfect for friendly meetings and warm conversations over a cup of fragrant tea. Such baked goods awaken memories of childhood and family traditions, bringing joy with every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 786.2
• Proteins: 17.9g
• Fats: 30.6g
• Carbohydrates: 111.1g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 500 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Sugar: 4 tbsp
• Dry yeast: 1 tbsp
• Milk: 1 ml
• Butter: 1 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Salt: pinch
• Poppy: 75 g

Cooking steps

1. We mix the dough, it should not be too stiff, let it rise in a warm place for half an hour, then knead and let it rise for another half hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 500 g
   • Dry yeast: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt:  pinch

2. While the dough rises, let's prepare the filling. Boil half a cup of poppy seeds in water (or milk, as you prefer), and you can add 3 tablespoons of sugar while boiling. Then, drain the water well to remove any liquid.

   Required ingredients:

   • Poppy: 75 g
   • Sugar: 4 tablespoons
   • Milk: 1 ml

3. So, the dough is ready, we divide it into two parts, thus we will have two pies. Of course, you can make one, but then it will be quite large.

4. Roll out the dough, spread with butter, and sprinkle with three tablespoons of sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 1 tablespoon
   • Sugar: 4 tablespoons

5. Spread the poppy seeds and distribute them evenly over the dough surface.

   Required ingredients:

   • Poppy: 75 g

6. Roll the dough into a log, cut off the ends on both sides, and we will make a central rose on the pie from them. Join the ends of the log into a ring and start shaping. Using scissors, make cuts every 1 centimeter, but do not cut all the way through. Leave two leaves on the outside, turn the third one up towards the center, and continue around. That is, carefully turn the pieces cut from the ends of the log to form the rose.

7. One piece goes inside (it won't be visible), the second will be on top. This is how it should look.

8. We place it in a warm place for a while to let the dough rise a bit more, then brush it with egg yolk and send it to the oven.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

9. Bake at 170 degrees for 15-20 minutes until the pie turns a beautiful golden color.