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Poppy Seed Pull Apart Bread

The dough in this Poppy Seed Pull Apart Bread is made from scratch so it's super moist and fluffy. Each roll is filled with homemade poppy seed filling. Make some for your next brunch.
Course bread
Cuisine American, European, Polish, Russian
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 70 rolls
Calories 56kcal
Author Dina

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp dry active yeast
  • 5.5-6 cups app purpose flour divided
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 recipe homemade poppy seed filling tripled

Instructions

  • Combine warm milk, sugar, yeast, and 1/2 cup flour. Let it sit in a warm place for about 15 minutes.
    Steps to make Poppy Seed Pull Apart Bread: froth the yeast with sugar and milk, then whisk in flour and let stand before adding to a stand mixer.
  • Add the rest of the flour and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer. Pour in the warm milk and yeast mixture.
  • Then add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
  • Using the hook attachment, mix until it begins to take shape.
  • Pour in the melted butter and continue mixing on medium high speed until the dough becomes smooth and doesn't stick to the side of the bowl anymore.
    Steps to make Poppy Seed Pull Apart Bread: add the flour and eggs and vanilla, then the melted butter, mixing with the hook attachment until the dough is smooth.
  • Place the dough in a large greased bowl and cover. Let it sit in a warm place until it doubles in size. (About 1 hour)
  • Place the dough on a floured surface and divide it into 3 parts.
  • Roll each piece of dough into a circle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out small circles, using a cup 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
    Steps to make Poppy Seed Pull Apart Bread: let the dough rise, then divide it into thirds and flatten before cutting out circles in the dough with a cup.
  • Roll up the leftover dough scraps into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Place it in a warm oven for 10-15 minutes until it rises again and reuse it to cut out more circles.
  • Prepare 2 (10 -nch) round baking pans with parchment paper and nonstick spray.
  • Fill each circle with 1 tbsp of the poppy seed filling. Fold it over in half and pinch the two corners together.
  • Place them into the baking sheet standing up with the filling showing. Continue placing them in the pan working your way from the outside in.
    Steps to make Poppy Seed Pull Apart Bread: fill the circles with filling, fold over and pinch he corner together, then assemble the poppy seed rolls in a baking pan.
  • Once you reach the middle, cut two dough circles in half. Fill 3 of them with 1/2 tbsp of poppy seed filling.
  • Place the filled half circles in a row overlapping each other. Then roll them up as one. Place this flower-like piece in the center of the baking pan.
  • Let the finished pastry rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
  • Brush with egg wash and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
    Steps to make Poppy Seed Pull Apart Bread: cut some circles in half and fold them into a rosette before adding to the center of the baking pan and adding egg wash before baking.

Notes

Makes 2 (10 inch) pastries

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 21mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.5mg