Poppy Seed Roll

Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of a classic Poppy Seed Roll, a timeless European dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This recipe combines a soft, pillowy yeast dough with a luxuriously sweet and nutty poppy seed filling, creating the perfect swirl of flavor and texture in every slice. With a golden, glossy crust thanks to a simple egg wash, this homemade treat looks as stunning as it tastes. Ideal for special occasions, holidays, or your next coffee break, this recipe is surprisingly approachable, featuring step-by-step instructions for kneading, rolling, and baking to perfection. Serve it slightly warm or at room temperature for a dessert or breakfast pastry that’s brimming with old-world charm. Perfect keywords: homemade poppy seed roll, traditional dessert, yeast dough pastry.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:160 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cups warm milk
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 2 units egg
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 12 ounces poppy seed filling
• 0.25 cups milk
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 unit egg yolk (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar in the warm milk. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until bubbly and foamy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. Beat 1 egg and add it to the cooled melted butter.

Step 4

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the yeast mixture, butter and egg mixture, and vanilla extract into the well. Mix together to form a dough.

Step 5

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until it is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 6

While the dough is rising, prepare the poppy seed filling. Mix the poppy seed filling with 1/4 cup of milk or according to package instructions.

Step 7

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 16x12 inches.

Step 8

Spread the poppy seed filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.

Step 9

Starting from one of the long sides, roll the dough up tightly, pinching the seam to seal the roll.

Step 10

Transfer the roll to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, placing it seam side down. Tuck the ends under to seal them.

Step 11

Cover the roll with a damp cloth and let it rise again in a warm place for about 30 minutes.

Step 12

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 13

Beat the remaining egg yolk with a teaspoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the top of the roll with the egg wash.

Step 14

Bake the roll in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 15

Let the roll cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1365.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4270.8

Total Fat 140.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 529.5mg	0%
Sodium 2634.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 653.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.3g	0%
Total Sugars 232.9g
Protein 104.7g	0%

Vitamin D 190.8IU	0%
Calcium 999.0mg	0%
Iron 44.6mg	0%
Potassium 2608.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.5%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 60.8%