Yeast braid with poppy seeds

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 3 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   How to bake yeast braided bread with poppy seeds? Prepare the necessary ingredients for the dough. Remove food from the refrigerator in advance so that it is at room temperature.

2. STEP 2

   

   Heat the milk to 36-38 degrees. It should not be scalding, otherwise the yeast in it will die. Add a tablespoon of sugar (from the total volume) and yeast to warm milk. Stir until the yeast and sugar are completely dissolved and leave in a warm place for 20 minutes until a foamy “cap” forms. If the “cap” does not appear, then the yeast is not working and will have to be replaced.

3. STEP 3

   

   Add the remaining sugar to the softened butter and stir. Add the egg, stir, then the activated yeast and stir again. Add salt and gradually add flour. First add 250g - this may be enough to knead a smooth and homogeneous dough. The amount of flour will depend on the quality of the flour itself and the size of the egg. If the dough seems too sticky, you can add another 10-30 grams of flour and knead the dough again.

4. STEP 4

   

   Grease a bowl with vegetable oil and place the dough in it. Cover the bowl with cling film and place in a warm place to rise for 40-60 minutes.

5. STEP 5

   

   Prepare the necessary ingredients for the filling. Pour poppy seeds, sugar and milk into a saucepan. Cook everything over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Finally, add butter and stir again.

6. STEP 6

   

   Grind the poppy seeds using an immersion blender and cool to room temperature.

7. STEP 7

   

   Place the risen dough on a floured surface and form a 40x30 cm rectangle with your hands. Spread the filling evenly.

8. STEP 8

   

   Roll the layer with poppy seed filling into a roll. Carefully seal the seam and ends of the roll. Turn the roll seam side down and cut the roll in half lengthwise, not reaching the very end.

9. STEP 9

   

   Intertwine both parts together and secure them so that they do not unravel. Place the braid on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and leave to expand for 20-30 minutes. Turn on the oven at 180 degrees. After half an hour, use a pastry brush to grease the wicker with a mixture of yolk and milk.

10. STEP 10

    

    Bake the yeast braid with poppy seeds for 30 - 40 minutes.

Comments on the recipe

Moderator Ksenia

30.11.2023

5

Yeast braided bread with poppy seeds is very easy to prepare, although I always thought that the process of preparing it was not easy. Braided dough is very soft, pliable, and easy to work with. I prepared braided meat without deviating from the recipe. The only thing is that I had 80 grams of poppy seeds instead of 100. The braid turned out fluffy, soft, aromatic, “very poppy.” I liked the fact that it is not cloying. The wickerwork is very beautiful, you can serve it on the table when meeting guests. The next day it remained just as soft and didn’t dry out at all. This braid is good with both tea and coffee. Thank you very much for the recipe!