Poppy Seed Pie
8 servings
60 minutes
Poppy seed pie is a true embodiment of Russian home baking, rooted in the traditions of cozy family tea gatherings. Its base is a delicate shortcrust pastry that literally melts in your mouth, while the filling of fragrant poppy seeds soaked in sweet milk gives the treat a rich and velvety flavor. Poppy seeds, widely used in Russian cuisine, symbolize abundance and comfort, and the pie often appears on festive tables. Perfect with hot tea, it creates an atmosphere of coziness and warms the soul. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of sophistication and completeness, making each bite a true delight. This pie is not just a dessert but a whole story filled with the taste of childhood and home warmth.
1
We grind sugar and butter until a homogeneous mass.
- Sugar: 4 teaspoons
- Butter: 180 g
2
Add eggs and blend with a blender.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Gradually add flour and knead the dough.
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
4
We send the prepared dough to the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
5
Let's start preparing the filling: grind the poppy seeds in a coffee grinder and mix with semolina.
- Poppy: 150 g
- Semolina: 2 teaspoons
6
We heat the milk almost to boiling, add sugar and poppy seeds with semolina. Cook until thickened.
- Milk: 150 ml
- Sugar: 4 teaspoons
- Poppy: 150 g
- Semolina: 2 teaspoons
7
We divide the dough into two parts. We place the first part at the bottom of the mold, pour in the filling, and cover it with the second part of the dough.
8
We bake our delicious poppy pie in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for about 30-40 minutes.
9
For beauty, we sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Sugar: 4 teaspoons