Description
Soft, fluffy yeast rolls swirled with a sweet, nutty poppy seed filling and baked to golden perfection. Enriched dough creates a light yet rich texture, perfect for breakfast or special occasions.
Ingredients
Dough
2½ cups lukewarm milk
1 tbsp active dry yeast
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup oil (avocado or canola)
4 tbsp melted margarine or butter
½ tsp salt
7½ cups all-purpose flour (adjust as needed)
Filling
1 large egg (for egg wash and sealing)
16 oz poppy seed filling (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
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Activate yeast: In a large bowl, mix lukewarm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
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Add liquids: Stir in salt, melted margarine, and oil.
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Form dough: Using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, gradually add flour in portions while mixing continuously. Knead about 15 minutes until dough is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
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Roll out dough: On a floured surface, roll dough into a large, thin rectangle.
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Add filling: Beat the egg and brush lightly over dough to help filling adhere. Spread an even layer of poppy seed filling across the surface.
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Shape rolls: Starting from the short end, roll tightly into a log. Slice into 2‑inch pieces with a sharp, floured knife.
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Assemble: Arrange rolls on parchment‑lined baking sheets, leaving space between each.
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Preheat oven: Heat to 300°F (150°C). Brush tops with egg wash for shine.
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Bake: Bake 30–45 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Cool on wire racks.
Notes
Use warm milk (not hot) for proper yeast activation.
Knead thoroughly for soft, elastic dough.
Chill or flour dough slightly if sticky before rolling.
Slice rolls with serrated or floured knife evenly.
Store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/16 recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: poppyseed buns, sweet yeast rolls, poppyseed swirl bread, makowy buns, breakfast yeast pastry