POPPY SEED SQUARES

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Provided by Tony Litwinko

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Hanukkah     Purim     Bon Appétit     California     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 12 1/2-ounce can poppy seed filling for cakes, pastries and desserts
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg white
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 large egg
1/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water (glaze)
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 8-inch square baking pan. Mix poppy seed filling, lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla in medium bowl. Beat egg white in small bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold white into filling. Set aside.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Using fingertips, rub butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix egg and sour cream in small bowl. Add to flour mixture; stir until moist clumps form. Gather dough together; divide in half. Press 1 dough piece onto bottom of prepare pan.
  • Bake crust until golden, about 15 minutes. Spread filling over crust. On floured surface, press second dough piece out to 8-inch square. Place atop filling; press to adhere. Brush with glaze.
  • Bake until crust is golden, about 35 minutes. Sift powdered sugar over. Cool in pan on rack. Cut pastry into square.

kamrul mia
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I've made these poppy seed squares several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of the sweet filling and the crunchy poppy seeds.


jamshaid shadi
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These poppy seed squares are delicious! I love the way the poppy seeds add a little bit of crunch to the filling. They are perfect for a snack or dessert.


Ruben Benjamin
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I was looking for a new poppy seed square recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. These squares are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the crunch of the poppy seeds and the sweetness of the filling.


Adeel Umer
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These poppy seed squares are so good! I love the combination of the sweet filling and the crunchy poppy seeds. They are perfect for a snack or dessert.


Evelyn Charley
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I made these poppy seed squares for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They are so addictive and I couldn't stop eating them.


Dance Queen
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These poppy seed squares are amazing! They are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the crunch of the poppy seeds and the sweetness of the filling. I will definitely be making these again.