Ukraine · Flour and Confectionery Products
Poppy Seed Roll
A beloved Ukrainian baked roll made from a soft yeasted dough filled with a rich, fragrant ground poppy seed and honey filling.
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour500 g
- lukewarm milk250 ml
- instant yeast7 g
- sugar80 g
- unsalted butter60 g
- large egg1
- salt0.5 tsp
- ground poppy seeds250 g
- sugar100 g
- hot milk150 ml
- honey1 tbsp
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- egg1
Method
- 1Dissolve yeast and a pinch of sugar in lukewarm milk, let stand 5-10 minutes. Combine flour, remaining sugar and salt. Add yeast mixture, beaten egg, and melted butter. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- 2For filling: combine ground poppy seeds, sugar, and hot milk in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, for 10-15 minutes until thickened to a paste. Stir in honey and lemon zest. Cool completely.
- 3Roll dough into a 30x40 cm rectangle. Spread cooled poppy seed filling evenly, leaving a 2 cm border along one long edge.
- 4Starting from the opposite edge, roll tightly into a log. Pinch the seam and ends to seal.
- 5Transfer seam-side down to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise 30-40 minutes. Preheat oven to 180°C.
- 6Brush with egg wash. Bake for 30-40 minutes until deep golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.