Description
This delightful poppy seed bread is a perfect sweet treat for breakfast or dessert, with a rich filling and a crunchy streusel topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup warm milk, between 100-110 degrees F (187 ml)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (6 grams)
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (437 grams)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter, softened at room temperature (75 grams)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3/4 cup poppy seeds (101 grams)
- 1/2 cup milk (125 ml)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (94 grams)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 grams)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (57 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the dough. Combine warm milk with yeast and let sit for 5 minutes or until foamy.
- Add flour, sugar, salt, softened butter, and egg to the bowl of a stand mixer. Add yeast mixture and mix to combine. Use dough hook and knead until smooth, about 7-8 minutes. Alternatively, knead the dough by hand. Transfer to a clean bowl and cover. Let rise in a warm area until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, make poppyseed filling. Use a spice mill or coffee grinder to grind the poppy seeds to a powder. Combine milk and sugar in a small pot and bring to a simmer over low heat. Turn off the heat and add ground poppy seeds, lemon zest, and vanilla, stirring to combine. Let cool completely.
- Prepare streusel. Combine flour with brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Punch down dough. Lightly dust a clean work counter with flour and roll out dough until it’s 18×12 inches. Spread poppyseed filling evenly on top and roll it into an 18-inch long log starting with the long side. Place log with the seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with egg wash and gently press the streusel on the top. Loosely cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake bread for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature of the bread reaches 190-200 degrees F. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Notes
- This bread can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg