Poppy Seed Roll
- 1 package yeast, active dry
- 1/2 each water lukewarm
- 1/2 cup milk lukewarm
- 2 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose
- 4 ounces butter 1 stick
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large eggs beaten with a little water for a glaze
- 1 cup poppy seed
- 1 x milk to cover the seeds
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 x orange zest from one orange
- 1 x lemon zest from one lemon
- 2 large egg whites
- ROLL DOUGH: Dissolve the sugar in the water and milk, then add the yeast, stirring to dissolve, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Combine the flour, butter (which has been cut into small pieces), and the yeast mixture, kneading until the dough forms a smooth ball.
- Or, in a food processor with the machine running, add the butter to the flour, then add the yeast mixture.
- Process until the dough forms a ball, adding flour or milk as necessary.
- Let rest for a few minutes, then process 1 minute more.
- Place in a lightly oiled bowl, turing once to oil the top, cover and let rise until double in bulk.
- POPPY SEED FILLING: Pour boiling water over the seeds, let stand for 5 minutes, pour off the water and repeat, draining well.
- Cover with the milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil, then strain.
- Grind with the steel blade in a blender or processor until the seeds release the milk and turn white, then add the sugar, honey, and butter.
- Cook in a heavy skillet for 1 minute over high heat.
- Cool.
- When cool, add the egg whites and zests, blending well.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a long rectangle about 1-inch thick.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough stopping 1-inch from one long edge and roll up, making sure that the filling is sealed inside.
- Place on a non-stick baking sheet, seam side down.
- Bake in a preheated 350 Degree F. oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Brush with the egg glaze and cool on a wire rack.
yeast, water, milk, flour, butter, sugar, eggs, poppy seed, milk, sugar, honey, butter, orange zest from, lemon zest from, egg whites
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/poppy-seed-roll-43249 (may not work)