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FLUFFY POPPY SEED ROLLS WITH LIGHT, PASTRY-LIKE DOUGH

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FLUFFY POPPY SEED ROLLS WITH LIGHT, PASTRY-LIKE DOUGH

FLUFFY POPPY SEED ROLLS WITH LIGHT, PASTRY-LIKE DOUGH

Delicate, flaky rolls filled with a sweet poppy seed cream. Perfect for cozy evenings with a warm cup of milk. Inspired by a traditional recipe from northern Hungary.

⏲️ Prep Time: 20 min + chilling

🍳 Bake Time: 15–17 min

🍽️ Yields: About 60 rolls

πŸ₯£ Ingredients

Dough:

  • 225 g all-purpose flour (type 550)
  • 45 g flour (type 480 or 000)
  • 150 g sour cream (fermented, 25% fat)
  • 180 g cold butter (82% fat), cubed
  • 1 small egg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Powdered vanilla sugar (for finishing)

Poppy Seed Filling:

  • 150 g poppy seeds
  • 25 g semolina
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar
  • 150 ml milk

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. Pulse flour and cold butter cubes in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Mix sour cream with egg and salt, then pour over the flour mixture. Knead gently by hand just until dough comes together.
  3. Divide dough into 3 or 4 equal parts, flatten each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill several hours or overnight.
  4. Grind poppy seeds, semolina, and sugars finely in a coffee grinder. Combine with milk and bring to a boil, simmer 2–3 minutes. Let filling cool completely.
  5. On a floured parchment or plastic wrap-lined surface, roll out one dough disc into a thin rectangle or square, trimming edges for neatness. If dough sticks, dust with flour.
  6. Spread about 2 cm thick line of filling along one short edge using a teaspoon. Roll dough over filling tightly. Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 2–3 cm pieces. Place rolls seam-side down on parchment-lined baking trays. Repeat with remaining dough.
  7. Chill trays in fridge for 10 minutes before baking.
  8. Bake at 200Β°C (390Β°F) for 15–17 minutes until lightly golden on top.
  9. While still warm, roll the buns in vanilla powdered sugar. Serve best with a cup of warm milk.

πŸ’‘ Tips

  • Use chilled butter and sour cream for flaky dough.
  • Ensure poppy seed filling is well cooked and cooled before using.
  • Rolling seam-side down keeps rolls intact during baking.
  • Powdered vanilla sugar adds a lovely finishing sweetness.

πŸŽ‰ Perfect For

  • Cozy family evenings
  • Traditional Hungarian-inspired baking
  • Comfort food with milk or tea
  • Large batch baking and sharing

πŸ“ Final Thoughts

These poppy seed rolls are soft and flaky, with a gently sweet filling that melts in your mouth. Perfect for nostalgic moments or festive gatherings.