Description
Soft, slightly sweet yeast buns filled with rich poppy seed paste, a traditional Eastern European pastry perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
For the Poppy Seed Filling
- 1 poppy seed filling
For the Perfect Pastry Dough
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Let the buns cool for a few minutes before serving. Trust me, the wait is worth it!
- Let the buns cool for a few minutes before serving. Trust me, the wait is worth it!
- Let the buns cool for a few minutes before serving. Trust me, the wait is worth it!
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy – this means your yeast is alive and ready!
- Mix the Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Then, mix in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the yeast mixture and the room-temperature egg. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough:
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Pro tip: The dough should spring back when you poke it gently.
- First Rise:
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Roll Out the Dough:
- After rising, punch down the dough gently to release air. Roll it out into a long, flat rectangle on a floured surface – about 12 x 18 inches.
- Prepare the Poppy Seed Filling:
- Spread the prepared poppy seeds evenly in the center of the dough.
- Form the Buns:
- Gently seal both ends of the dough, keeping the poppy seeds inside. Roll the dough into a spiral shape, starting from one long side.
- Shape the Buns:
- Slice the dough into 1-2-inch pieces. Arrange them, cut side up, on a lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each bun for rising.
- Second Rise:
- Cover the buns lightly with a towel and let them rise for about 30-45 minutes.
- Make the Glaze:
- Use a small bowl to whisk together the egg and sugar until combined.
- Glaze and Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush each bun generously with the egg mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. You’ll know they’re ready when they smell heavenly and have a lovely golden hue.
- Cool and Enjoy:
- Let the buns cool for a few minutes before serving. Trust me, the wait is worth it!
Notes
For finer texture, grind poppy seeds twice in electric grinder,Dough can be refrigerated overnight after first rise,Substitute 1/2 cup jam for poppy filling if preferred,Best eaten same day but can be frozen for up to 1 month
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus rising)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg