Yeasted Poppy Seed Cake

Yeasted Poppy Seed  Cake

This yeasted poppy seed cake was inspired by a cake my mom bought at a bakery. I never knew I liked this cake until I tasted it. Store bought poppy seed filling makes this cake a lot simpler to prepare. The filling keeps for a long time so stock up and you can bake this cake any time you like.

This cake is a nod to my Hungarian heritage. Its origins are from eastern Europe and there are many different variations. The recipe below is mine. You can purchase poppy seed filling at any well stocked grocery store or here.

The ingredients

Add all the liquid ingredients to the yeast and water

Kneed until dough forms cohesive ball.

Let dough rise until doubled in size.

Divide dough into two pieces.

Roll into 12×20 inch rectangle

Spread with filling.

Roll up

Brush with egg wash

Yummmmm

Yeasted Poppy Seed Cake

 

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup water plus 2 tbsp water
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 egg plus 2 egg yolks
• 5 cups flour
• 12 oz poppy seed filling
• 1 egg for egg wash

Instructions

1. Add water, yeast, 1 tbsp sugar to a bowl.
2. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes.
3. Add the eggs and mix well
4. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix.
5. Knead the dough until it forms a cohesive ball. See picture above
6. Add to a bowl and let rise until doubled in size.
7. Divide dough into two.
8. Roll each piece of dough into 12x20 inch rectangle.
9. Spread ½ of the filling on the dough and roll up.
10. Add to half baking sheet.
11. Repeat with remaining dough.
12. Let rise for 45 minute and then brush with egg wash.
13. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees and until top is deep brown

Notes

You can purchase poppy seed filling here

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