POLISH POPPY SEED LOAVES
Traditionally, these loaves were eaten after sundown on Christmas Eve as part of a 12-course meal. At our house, we never can wait that long to bite into the pretty spiral slices of this tender, coffee cake-like treat.-Linda Gronewaller, Hutchinson, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Combine eggs, yolks and yeast mixture; add to crumb mixture and mix well. Beat in sour cream and vanilla until smooth., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Do not let rise. Divide in half. Roll out into two 12-in. squares; cover with plastic wrap., In a small skillet, cook and stir poppy seeds and butter over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in the raisins, honey and lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl; cool for 10 minutes. Stir in candied orange peel and lemon zest., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high just until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold into poppy seed mixture. Spread over each square to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up each square jelly-roll style; pinch seams to seal., Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over cooled loaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Zahra Namukasa
[email protected]I love this bread! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I often make it for breakfast or a snack.
AUDIAKHAS Eve Mariane
[email protected]This bread is a real treat! It's perfect for a special occasion or just a regular weeknight meal.
Mr. RIYAD_vai_official
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and the poppy seeds give it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
jimoh Kamalideen
[email protected]I made this bread for my family and they loved it! It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
ertugrul gazi
[email protected]This bread is delicious! The poppy seeds add a nice crunch and the lemon zest gives it a bright flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Nauseous Lad
[email protected]I've been making this bread for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
samy 3322
[email protected]This bread is so good! I love the combination of poppy seeds and lemon zest. It's perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Kzow
[email protected]I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Rapats Offermann
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The bread is light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and poppy seed flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.
Aundra Jenkins
[email protected]I've been looking for a good poppy seed bread recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely it! The bread is so moist and flavorful, and the poppy seeds give it a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Demetria Moss
[email protected]This bread is delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. It's perfect for a special occasion or just a regular weeknight meal.
Ariana Yellow
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of poppy seeds. But I'm so glad I did! The poppy seeds add a subtle flavor and texture that really complements the bread. I will definitely be making this again.
Melik williams
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and both times it has turned out perfectly. The bread is light and fluffy, with a delicate poppy seed flavor. I love that it's not too sweet, so it can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.