Best 5 Poppy Seed Bread I Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of poppy seed bread, a timeless treat with a captivating aroma and irresistible taste. Poppy seeds, known for their nutty flavor and delicate crunch, take center stage in this classic bread, adding a delightful texture and visual appeal. This versatile bread can be enjoyed in various forms, from a simple loaf to intricate braided designs. Whether you prefer a rustic crust or a soft and fluffy interior, poppy seed bread has something for everyone. With its versatility and timeless appeal, poppy seed bread is a beloved addition to breakfast tables, afternoon tea parties, and festive gatherings. Dive into a culinary journey as we explore a collection of delectable poppy seed bread recipes that cater to every taste and occasion. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect poppy seed bread, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of braiding and baking. Let your senses be captivated by the enchanting aroma of freshly baked poppy seed bread, a true testament to the enduring power of culinary traditions.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

OLD WORLD POPPY SEED ROLL



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Tender, soft, sweet yeast bread swirled with a creamy homemade poppy seed filling. Growing up, my mother and aunts always made this Eastern European bread for Easter and Christmas. Looks complicated, but is easy enough to make for an Old-World treat. I like it best after the second day.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound poppy seeds
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ cup hot milk
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
½ cup warm water (100 degrees F/38 degrees C)
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter
1 egg, separated - white reserved

Steps:

  • Place poppy seeds into a food processor and process until seeds are ground, about 1 minute.
  • Mix poppy seeds with 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, lemon juice, and hot milk in a bowl; stir to combine. Cover poppy seed filling and refrigerate while making bread (filling will set up and thicken as it chills).
  • Mix yeast with water and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Allow to stand until the yeast forms a creamy layer.
  • Whisk flour with salt in a bowl; use a pastry cutter to cut 1/4 cup butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Pour yeast mixture and egg yolk into flour mixture and stir to make a soft dough.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth and slightly springy, about 5 minutes. If dough is too sticky, knead in more flour, about 2 tablespoons at a time.
  • Cut dough into 2 equal pieces. Roll each piece out into a 12x16-inch rectangle.
  • Spread half the poppy seed filling over each rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold the 1-inch border back over the filling on all sides and press down.
  • Pick up the shorter side of a dough rectangle and roll it like a jelly roll; repeat with second rectangle. Pinch ends together or tuck ends under to prevent filling from leaking out.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; place rolls seam sides down on the baking sheet and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat egg white in a bowl until frothy; brush the rolls with beaten egg white.
  • Bake in preheated oven until dark golden brown on top, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cover rolls with a clean kitchen towel until cool to keep crust soft. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

POPPY SEED BREAD



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Loaf around! This bread is in the oven after quick and easy mixing, and it's worth the wait while it's baking.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup poppy seed
1 1/4 cups milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches. Mix all ingredients except powdered sugar in large bowl; beat 30 seconds with spoon. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 180 mg

POPPY SEED BREAD



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This moist, rich bread is so delicious-it's very popular in our area. It gets golden brown and looks great sliced for a buffet. I also like to make miniature loaves to give as gifts. -Faye Hintz, Springfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 teaspoons butter flavoring
GLAZE:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Add the eggs, milk, oil and extracts. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes. Cool completely in pans. , In a saucepan, bring glaze ingredients to a boil. Pour over bread in pans. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LEMON POPPY SEED BREAD



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The days that I have extra time for baking are few and far between. That's why this extra-quick bread is perfect. You and your family will love the ease of preparation and the delicious flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
1 cup warm water
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
4 teaspoons poppy seeds
Optional: confectioners' sugar and lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in poppy seeds. , Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Mix confectioner's sugar with water to reach drizzling consistency and use to garnish bread along with lemon zest, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

POPPY SEED BREAD WITH GLAZE



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This recipe was given to my mom from our neighbor. The bread is so sweet and delicious! It's still very scrumptious if you choose not to use the glaze. They are the BEST GUARANTEED!

Provided by Christina Jun

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 ½ teaspoons butter flavored extract
1 ⅓ cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
2 ¼ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
¼ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon butter flavored extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease bottoms of two 9-inch loaf pans.
  • Mix together flour, salt, baking powder, poppy seeds, butter flavoring, oil, eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and almond flavoring. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for one hour. Cool 5 minutes. Poke holes in top of loaves and pour glaze over.
  • To make glaze: Mix orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring, 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add enough confectioners' sugar to make glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 191.5 mg, Sugar 29.7 g

Tips:

  • Activate the yeast properly: Use warm water (110-115°F) and add a pinch of sugar to help the yeast bloom and activate. Proof the yeast for 5-10 minutes before using.
  • Use fresh poppy seeds: Fresh poppy seeds have a richer flavor and aroma compared to older ones. If you can't find fresh poppy seeds, you can toast them in a pan over medium heat for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough can result in a tough and dense bread. Mix the ingredients until they are just combined, being careful not to overwork the dough.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: The ideal temperature for rising dough is between 75-85°F. Place the dough in a warm spot, such as a turned-off oven with the light on, to help it rise properly.
  • Bake the bread until it reaches an internal temperature of 190°F: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the bread to ensure it is fully cooked. This will help prevent the bread from being undercooked or overcooked.

Conclusion:

Poppy seed bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its slightly sweet and nutty flavor, it pairs well with a variety of toppings and fillings. Whether you prefer a classic poppy seed bread or a more creative variation, this recipe provides a great starting point for creating a delicious and memorable loaf of bread. So, grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a delightful treat that is sure to impress your family and friends. Happy baking!

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