Description
A soft, golden-brown pastry filled with a sweet and nutty poppy seed mixture, lightly sweetened with honey, and finished with a rich chocolate drizzle. This classic European dessert is perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or as a comforting treat with a warm cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 ml warm milk
- 50 g sugar
- 6 g dry yeast (about 1 ½ tsp)
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 80 g butter, melted
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g poppy seeds
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 50 ml heavy cream
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and dry yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, melted butter, egg yolks, salt, and vanilla extract. Knead until smooth.
- Cover and let rise for 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
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Make the Filling
- Grind the poppy seeds in a coffee grinder or food processor.
- Mix with honey, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until combined.
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Assemble the Roll
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the poppy seed mixture evenly over the dough.
- Roll it up tightly into a log and place it on a lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
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Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and firm to the touch.
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Drizzle with Chocolate
- Melt dark chocolate with heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled roll and let set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra softness, brush the roll with melted butter before baking.
- Let the roll cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
- If you prefer a thicker chocolate topping, double the amount of chocolate and cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- 2 hours:
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European